General
Introduction
Introduction
The University of Freiburg, one of the
strongest research universities in Germany and member of LERU (the League of
European Research Universities), offers a fellowship programme, the Marie S.
Curie “FRIAS COFUND Fellowship Programme (FCFP)”. About 25 incoming or
reintegration fellows per year (juniors and seniors) from all disciplines are
given the opportunit
strongest research universities in Germany and member of LERU (the League of
European Research Universities), offers a fellowship programme, the Marie S.
Curie “FRIAS COFUND Fellowship Programme (FCFP)”. About 25 incoming or
reintegration fellows per year (juniors and seniors) from all disciplines are
given the opportunit
y of spending three to twelve months working on their own
research project at the university’s research college, the Freiburg Institute
for Advanced Studies (FRIAS). All fellows funded by the FCFP distinguish
themselves by qualifying as Marie S. Curie Fellows. The university welcomes top
researchers from abroad to give their input to its scholarly community, both in
terms of research expertise and benefitting the university’s vibrant research
culture and diversity.
The current call
invites applications for fellowships for the academic year 2017/18. Application
deadline is September 15, 2016. Successful applicants will conduct their
fellowship between September 2017 and September 2018.
invites applications for fellowships for the academic year 2017/18. Application
deadline is September 15, 2016. Successful applicants will conduct their
fellowship between September 2017 and September 2018.
Since its inauguration in 2008, more
than 450 fellows have stayed at FRIAS. The Institute supports internationally
outstanding researchers with academically excellent and innovative research
projects through individual or group fellowships. FRIAS unites research in the
humanities and social sciences, the natural and life sciences, engineering and
medicine. Both the University of Freiburg and FRIAS take pride in a specific
institutional culture that encourages and supports exchange and collaboration.
It is the philosophy of FRIAS to support the career development of its fellows
by integrating them into ambitious research communities here in Freiburg, as
well as by supporting the international network of FRIAS fellows and alumni.
than 450 fellows have stayed at FRIAS. The Institute supports internationally
outstanding researchers with academically excellent and innovative research
projects through individual or group fellowships. FRIAS unites research in the
humanities and social sciences, the natural and life sciences, engineering and
medicine. Both the University of Freiburg and FRIAS take pride in a specific
institutional culture that encourages and supports exchange and collaboration.
It is the philosophy of FRIAS to support the career development of its fellows
by integrating them into ambitious research communities here in Freiburg, as
well as by supporting the international network of FRIAS fellows and alumni.
The Marie S. Curie FCFP is intended for
current or future leaders in their fields. The fellowships are awarded through
a highly competitive, strictly merit-based selection process (expected success
rate: ~20% of eligible applications). Applications are invited from academics
of all nationalities. Note, however, that during the 3-year period prior to the
application deadline, applicants may not (a) have resided or (b) have carried
out their main activity (work, studies, etc) in Germany for more than a total
of 12 months. Compulsory national service and/or short stays such as
holidays are not taken into account.
current or future leaders in their fields. The fellowships are awarded through
a highly competitive, strictly merit-based selection process (expected success
rate: ~20% of eligible applications). Applications are invited from academics
of all nationalities. Note, however, that during the 3-year period prior to the
application deadline, applicants may not (a) have resided or (b) have carried
out their main activity (work, studies, etc) in Germany for more than a total
of 12 months. Compulsory national service and/or short stays such as
holidays are not taken into account.
For the fellows, the programme offers
outstanding research opportunities, not only in the research environment of an
internationally highly competitive university, but also with the added
advantage of being part of a community of fellows from different disciplines at
FRIAS. Furthermore, they receive support for research mobility and become more
familiar with the German and Upper Rhine research landscapes, thus enhancing
their opportunities for continuing their career in the heart of Europe.
outstanding research opportunities, not only in the research environment of an
internationally highly competitive university, but also with the added
advantage of being part of a community of fellows from different disciplines at
FRIAS. Furthermore, they receive support for research mobility and become more
familiar with the German and Upper Rhine research landscapes, thus enhancing
their opportunities for continuing their career in the heart of Europe.
The Marie S. Curie FCFP is co-financed
by the European Union through the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) “Marie
Skłodowska-Curie Action, People, Co-funding of regional, national and
international programs (COFUND)” and the state of Baden-Wurttemberg. The
rules and ethical principles for the FP7 and the state regulations apply.
by the European Union through the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) “Marie
Skłodowska-Curie Action, People, Co-funding of regional, national and
international programs (COFUND)” and the state of Baden-Wurttemberg. The
rules and ethical principles for the FP7 and the state regulations apply.