ZUKOnnect Fellowships for early career researchers from Africa, Asia and Latin A

Who can apply

• Open to early career researchers from Africa, Asia, and Latin America
• Research must fit one of the thirteen departments at the University of Konstanz

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Key requirements (50)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

• The Zukunftskolleg Konnect Fellowships support early career researchers from Africa, Asia and Latin America, who do research that fits to one of the thirteen departments at the University of Konstanz.….
• The Zukunftskolleg is an Institute for Advanced Study (IAS). It offers fellowships as well as a diverse support network to promote the independence of early career researchers.….
• The foundation “Manfred Ulmer-Stiftung für Wissenschaft und Gesellschaft” at the University of Konstanz will be funding one of the fellowships.….
• Up to 8 (post-)doctoral stipends for an on-campus research stay at the Zukunftskolleg are available for 3 months (with justification for up to 4 months). The on-site ZUKOnnect Fellowships are complemented by a digital affiliation extending it to a duration of 12-months.….
• We offer.
• During the on-campus research stay, a stipend of € 1,300/month for doctoral students and € 2,000/month for postdoctoral researchers (following DAAD guidelines).
• Standard expenses for one economy-class trip to Konstanz and back.
• The chance to participate in events organized by the Zukunftskolleg.
• Access to library resources.
• Access to IT services.
• Access to research support services (via Research Support).
• ZUKOnnect Fellows will benefit from a digital affiliation extending the total period to 12 months. The digital affiliation will be supported with up to € 900 (lump sum).
• Up to 750€ research allowance upon request.
• Research Return Visit by a member of University Konstanz to your home institution upon request.
• Your responsibilities.
• You will live in Konstanz or nearby throughout the on-site ZUKOnnect Fellowship (the Welcome Centre at the University of Konstanz will support you with all organizational aspects of relocating to Konstanz).
• During the digital affiliation and the on-campus research stay, you will actively contribute to the interdisciplinary dialogue at the Zukunftskolleg, e.g. during weekly Jour fixe meetings (in the semester).
• You will interact with fellows and researchers in relevant departments at the University of Konstanz.
• You will give a presentation in a seminar or a public lecture.
• You will acknowledge the Zukunftskolleg’s support in any publications resulting from the stay.
• You will write a short report on your activities and achievements (within 6 months of completing your.
• ZUKOnnect Fellowship).
• The Zukunftskolleg welcomes applications from all individuals, including applicants with disabilities, non-traditional career paths, those who have paused their careers on account of family or caring responsibilities, and applicants who have been displaced due to war or are co….
• Please submit your application documents in English as separate PDF files via our online application portal. The reference number is 2024/230.
• Applications should include:.
• A letter of motivation (including your objectives for the research stay at the Zukunftskolleg and an explanation of how your research ties in with the research landscape at the university; maximum 2 pages).
• Short summary of your current research project and outlook on your project at the Zukunftskolleg (together maximum 3 pages incl. references).
• A detailed work and time plan for your on-campus research stay.
• Your curriculum vitae.
• Relevant certificates (doctoral certificate OR a letter from your doctoral supervisor confirming the status of your doctoral thesis).
• Track A: One academic letter of reference, on official letterhead paper and signed by the respective reviewer.
• Track B: Nomination Letter by Konstanz (junior) professor will be sent directly to the Zukunftskolleg.
• Other additional certificates and documents uploaded to the application platform will not be considered and will manually be removed during the eligibility check.
• Persons with disabilities are explicitly encouraged to apply. They will be given preference if appropriately qualified.
• The University of Konstanz is committed to ensuring an environment that provides equal opportunities and promotes diversity as well as a good balance between university and family life.….
• More information is available online, where you will also find an extensive FAQ document.
• Further questions can be directed to Renate Kruessmann via e-mail.
• If the budget situation permits, the Zukunftskolleg can grant financial support for family members who accompany the ZUKOnnect Fellows during the scholarship.
• We look forward to receiving your application, including all required documents, until 1 February 2025 (12h00 CET).
• The requirements.
• You are educated AND currently work in Latin America, Asia and/or Africa.
• You hold a doctorate (max. 2 years, doctoral degree granted after 15 February 2023) OR are a doctoral student in your final year.
• Your doctorate was/ is going to be completed at a university in Latin America, Asia or Africa.
• You do not hold a permanent professorship, nor do you have a habilitation or equivalent qualification (Venia legendi).
• Your research project fits to one of the disciplines represented at the University of Konstanz.
• Track A: You should name a researcher at the University of Konstanz – possibly a current Fellow of the Zukunftskolleg – with whom you intend to collaborate (please do not contact person(s) in advance).
• Track B: : Nomination by one (Junior) professor of the University of Konstanz.
• Preference will be given to applicants who plan to team up with one of our current Zukunftskolleg Fellows or within the Cluster “Politics of Inequality” or.
• “Collective Behaviour”.
• Preference will be given to fellows from countries not represented in our community.

Required documents

Listed materials from this opportunity.

• Supporting documents (as listed in requirements)
• Résumé or CV
• Certificate or enrollment verification

Applying

Apply for the ZUKOnnect Fellowships by February 1 to gain up to 2000 euros and extend your research networks at the University of Konstanz.