In the call for proposals, we do not define the ‘Global South’ not as a strictly delineated geographical area, but as a term that challenges existing hierarchies in science production. The ‘Global South’ includes countries that occupy a marginalized position in global science production. The DFG list of developing countries can serve as orientation (https://www.dfg.de/download/pdf/foerderung/internationales/entwicklungslaender/entwicklungslaender_liste.pdf). However, the BCGE is open to other countries/regions. It is advisable to justify in the application why a country or partner belongs to the ‘Global South’ from the applicant's point of view or why it strengthens the cooperation of the Berlin University Alliance with the ‘Global South’.