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India Competence Centre

India and Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg

Mission Statement of the India Competence Centre of the University of Würzburg (ICCUW)

The ICCUW  is an interdisciplinary hub committed to fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and academic excellence in partnership with India. As a central institution of science and scholarship, ICCUW aims to:

  • Expand Interdisciplinary Cooperation by developing and strengthening infrastructures that sustain successful collaboration with Indian institutions and stakeholders.
  • Unify Research and Teaching Activities by consolidating a broad spectrum of India-related research interests and educational initiatives across faculties.
  • Enhance Visibility by promoting the India-related expertise of the University of Würzburg, internally as well as externally.

Recognizing India’s growing geopolitical, economic, and scientific significance, the ICCUW provides a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue focusing on scientific collaboration, transnational mobility, and cross-cultural communication. It acknowledges the complexities of bilateral cooperation and strives to leverage opportunities while addressing challenges through informed and responsible academic partnerships.

Core Objectives:

  • Showcasing India Expertise by making the university’s India-related activities and collaborations more visible.
  • Documenting Activities: collecting and documenting India-focused initiatives, projects, and partnerships at the university.
  • Advisory Support: assisting staff and units at JMU in planning exchange programmes and other partnerships with India.
  • Event Organization: facilitating or co-organizing India-related events and activities in and around JMU.
  • Institutional Support: assisting our university's governing boards and service units (such as the Service Center InterNational Transfer, the Welcome Center, and theAlumni Office) in fostering relationships with Indian partners.
  • Engaging Stakeholders: serving as a point of contact for external stakeholders, including policymakers, diplomats, scholars and scientists, industry representatives, and educational institutions.
  • Funding Applications: providing support in developing and submitting India-related funding proposals.

The ICCUW builds on existing collaborative projects and strong networks, including partnerships with BMBF, DAAD, DFG, and the Max Weber Foundation, to advance the University of Würzburg's India competence. By facilitating responsible and forward-looking cooperation, ICCUW is devoted to furthering the global engagement and academic mission of the university.