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Zukunftskolleg Herz Fellowships 2022: at University of Konstanz, Germany

January 22, 2022

Designation/Position- Zukunftskolleg Herz Fellowships 2022

University of Konstanz invites application for Zukunftskolleg Herz Fellowships 2022 from eligible and interested candidates

About- The University of Konstanz is a university in the city of Konstanz in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Its main campus was opened on the Gießberg in 1972 after being founded in 1966. Zukunftskolleg Herz Fellowships 2022

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Designation/Position- Zukunftskolleg Herz Fellowships 2022
- University of Konstanz invites application for Zukunftskolleg Herz Fellowships 2022 from eligible and interested candidates

Research/Job Area- all disciplines

More Opportunities:

Humboldt Research Fellowship in Germany: Postdocs & Experienced Researchers

Location- Germany

Eligibility/Qualification–

Herz Fellows were born AND work in a country in Latin America, Asia or Africa.
You hold a doctorate (max 2 years, doctoral degree granted after 15 February 2020) OR are a doctoral student in your final year.
Herz Fellows do not hold a permanent professorship, nor have a habilitation or equivalent qualification.
Their research project should tie in with one of the disciplines represented at the University of Konstanz.
Their academic education was completed at a university in Latin America, Asia or Africa (preferable).

Job/Position Description-

The Zukunftskolleg Internal Liaison Board (ILB) will be entitled to nominate candidates. To actively identify the best candidates from all disciplines, all professors of the University of Konstanz, prospective Humboldt Scouts, Konstanz alumni ambassadors and strategic partners in Africa, Asia and Latin America are encouraged to make suggestions to the ILB. Proposals from external researchers will need to link up with a local host (faculty member from one of the departments of the University of Konstanz who works in a similar research field) that can act as a mentor during the on-campus research stay.

The ILB will be able to make up to 30 nomination proposals of which four candidates will be selected by the Executive Committee of the Zukunftskolleg.

During the on-campus research stay, a stipend of € 1,200/month for doctoral students and € 2,000/month for postdoctoral researchers.
Standard expenses for one economy-class trip to Konstanz and back.
The chance to participate in events organized by the Zukunftskolleg.
Access to Career Kit Plus offers (via Academic Staff Development, Research Support, International Office, Equal Opportunities Office).
Access to library resources and IT services
Herz Fellows will benefit from a digital affiliation extending the total period to 12 months. The digital affiliation will be support with up to 900€ (lump sum).

How to Apply-

As prospective local host* of the nominated candidates, please submit the following application documents as separate PDF files in English to zukunftskolleg.herz@uni-konstanz.de.

Proposals should include:

A short nomination letter by the local host (max. 1 page)

And the application documents provided by the nominee and submitted by the local host (single PDF file):

A short motivation letter by the nominated candidate (max. 1 page)
200 word abstract on the joint research project
Short summary of the candidate’s current research project and outlook on the joint research project (together max.3 pages incl. bibliography)
A detailed work and time plan for the on-campus research stay (3 months – with justification for up to 4 months, start date between 1 September 2022 and 15 October 2022)
The candidate’s curriculum vitae
Relevantcertificates (doctoral certificate OR letter from their supervisor on the status of the thesis)

Questions can be directed to Daniela Kromrey via e-mail: zukunftskolleg.herz@uni-konstanz.de or by phone: (0)7531 88–5686.
We look forward to receiving your nomination proposals including all required documents until 15 March 2022 (15:00 CET).