Grant

Cornelsen Summer University

Three-day free professional development for teachers in Berlin with workshops, exchange, and networking formats; the foundation covers workshop costs, accommodation, and accompanying program, participants only pay for travel and a small fee.

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Grant criteria

Application Deadline:
30.04.2026
Application level: Simple
Region: Germany (nationwide)

Funding objective

Further training of teachers through practice-oriented workshops, exchange and networking formats to provide new impulses for everyday school life and to strengthen professionalization in the teaching profession.

Eligible expenses

  • Costs for workshops
  • Accommodation
  • Supporting program

Non-eligible expenses

  • Travel
  • Administrative fee

Eligible to apply

  • Individuals

Funding requirements

  • Teachers of all school types, subjects, and federal states

Evaluation criteria

  • Selection by lottery to ensure a broad mix of experiences and needs

Description

The Cornelsen Summer University invites teachers from all school types, subjects, and federal states to a three-day, practice-oriented training event in Berlin. In workshops on current topics such as AI-supported lesson design, stress management, and career orientation, participants receive new impulses for everyday school life. The program is complemented by exchange and networking formats, where experiences are shared and collaborations encouraged. The Cornelsen Foundation for Teaching and Learning covers all workshop costs, accommodation, and the supporting program. Only travel expenses and a moderate administrative fee are to be borne by the participants. Selection is made by lottery to ensure a heterogeneous composition with diverse perspectives. Applications are possible until April 30, 2026; free participation offers a unique opportunity to gain inspiration and strengthen professional practice.

With the aim of networking teachers and sustainably promoting their professional development, the Summer University creates space for creative ideas and innovative approaches. Through professional exchange and interactive formats, a vibrant learning environment emerges that reveals new possibilities for teaching. As a nationwide open offer, the funding is aimed at individuals in the teaching profession who wish to expand their pedagogical stance through intensive dialogue with colleagues from across the country. The initiative not only strengthens professional competence but also promotes collaboration beyond school boundaries. Interested teachers can find information on the website of the Cornelsen Foundation for Teaching and Learning and submit their application online to become part of this inspiring further training.

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