Eligibility Criteria for Guest Support

The Guest Program provides funding for research visits lasting 2-6 weeks from invited, internationally renowned researchers. To ensure sustainability and facilitate genuine scientific exchange with the MCQST community, visits shorter than two weeks cannot be supported.

To qualify for Guest Support, the following conditions must be met:

• The guest must be a high-profile researcher (ideally, tenured professor; exceptionally, also at the level of Asst. Prof.)
• Potential collaboration with at least two PIs of MCQST
• Nomination supported by at least three PIs
• Visit between 2 and 6 weeks (longer stays must be (co-)funded from other sources)
• Available budget: up to €6.000 / guest (it can be combined with other resources)
  

In addition to financial support, the MCQST office can assist with organizational and logistical aspects of the visit, including: travel coordination, visa-related questions, accommodation, office space, communication and visibility (e.g. announcements within the community and on the MCQST website). We appreciate your understanding that support can be provided only if capacity permits. Please ensure that the office is informed well in advance and provided with all relevant details of the planned visit.