ZUKOnnect Fellowships: ZUKOnnect Fellowships are open for applications, offering support to early career researchers from Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The fellowships aim to facilitate research collaboration and networking at the University of Konstanz, providing a bridge to the German and European academic system. The Zukunftskolleg Konnect Fellowships support researchers at the postdoctoral level and encourage applications from doctoral students in their last year.
- 🎯 Aim:
- Support early career researchers from Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
- Research should align with one of the thirteen departments at the University of Konstanz.
- Bridge to the German and European academic system; encourages last-year doctoral students.
- Zukunftskolleg will not offer employment contracts for fellows.
- 🏛️ Zukunftskolleg:
- Institute for Advanced Study (IAS).
- Offers fellowships with minimal administrative constraints.
- Promotes independence of early career researchers.
- Interdisciplinary research in humanities, social, and natural sciences.
- 💰 Funding:
- “Manfred Ulmer-Stiftung für Wissenschaft und Gesellschaft” funds one fellowship.
- Centre for the Advanced Study of Collective Behaviour and the Cluster of Excellence “The Politics of Inequality” fund up to two fellowships for related projects.
- 🌐 Opportunities:
- Fellowship recipients can extend research networks and experience University of Konstanz’s environment.
- Freedom for meaningful exchange with colleagues and distinguished researchers.
- 📅 Deadline:
- Application deadline: 15 February 2024.
- 🌟 Requirements:
- Educated and working in Latin America, Asia, and/or Africa.
- Doctorate (max. 2 years) or final-year doctoral student.
- Doctorate completed or ongoing at a university in the specified regions.
- No permanent professorship or equivalent qualification.
- Research project should align with University of Konstanz disciplines.
- Two tracks:
- Track A: Name a researcher at University of Konstanz for collaboration.
- Track B: Invitation to apply by a (Junior) Professor of the University of Konstanz, with a nomination letter by 15 February 2024.
- 🌐 How to Apply:
- Free applications (Track A – up to 4 scholarships) or upon nomination (Track B – up to 4 scholarships).
- Submit application documents online.
- 🌐 Contact:
- Email: zukonnect@uni-konstanz.de
Designation: ZUKOnnect Fellow
Research Area: Multiple disciplines represented at the University of Konstanz
Location: University of Konstanz, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Educated and currently working in Latin America, Asia, and/or Africa
- Hold a doctorate (max. 2 years, doctoral degree granted after 15 February 2022) or be a doctoral student in the final year
- Doctorate completed or ongoing at a university in Latin America, Asia, or Africa
- No permanent professorship, habilitation, or equivalent qualification (Venia legendi)
- Research project aligns with disciplines represented at the University of Konstanz
Job Description:
- On-site research stay at the University of Konstanz with a stipend (€1,300/month for doctoral students, €2,000/month for postdoctoral researchers)
- Standard expenses for one economy-class trip to Konstanz and back
- Digital affiliation extending to 12 months, supported with up to €900
- German language course (online and on site, to be confirmed for 2024)
- Career development opportunities through seminars, workshops, and networking events
- Active contribution to interdisciplinary dialogue at the Zukunftskolleg during the on-campus and digital affiliation
- Collaboration with fellows and researchers at the University of Konstanz
- Presentation in a seminar or public lecture
- Acknowledgment of Zukunftskolleg’s support in resulting publications
- Submission of a short report on activities and achievements within 6 months of completing the fellowship
How to Apply:
- Submit online applications by January 30th, 2024 (23:59 GMT+1)
- Application includes a motivation letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, research and teaching statements, vision for the field’s development, and contact information for three references
- For Track A applicants, name a researcher at the University of Konstanz for collaboration
- For Track B applicants, apply by invitation from a (Junior) Professor of the University of Konstanz with a nomination letter sent directly to zukonnect@uni-konstanz.de by February 15, 2024
Last Date for Apply: Application Deadline: 15 February 2024
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