Federal Ministry of Education and Research is
financing Sofja Kovalevskaja Award in Germany. This international award is
granted to young exceptionally promising researchers from abroad to enable them
to embark on academic careers in Germany by establishing their own junior
research groups at research institutions in Germany. The Humboldt
Foundation plans to grant up to eight Sofja Kovalevskaja Awards. The award is
valued at up to 1.65 million EUR. The application submission deadline is
July 31, 2013.
financing Sofja Kovalevskaja Award in Germany. This international award is
granted to young exceptionally promising researchers from abroad to enable them
to embark on academic careers in Germany by establishing their own junior
research groups at research institutions in Germany. The Humboldt
Foundation plans to grant up to eight Sofja Kovalevskaja Awards. The award is
valued at up to 1.65 million EUR. The application submission deadline is
July 31, 2013.
Study Subject(s): Applicants
can choose research project of their own choice at a research institution
of their own choice in Germany.
Course Level: This award is for pursuing research programme at a
research institution of applicant’s own choice in Germany.
Scholarship Provider: Federal Ministry of Education and Research
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
can choose research project of their own choice at a research institution
of their own choice in Germany.
Course Level: This award is for pursuing research programme at a
research institution of applicant’s own choice in Germany.
Scholarship Provider: Federal Ministry of Education and Research
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
Eligibility:
1.Doctorate or comparable academic degree (Ph.D., C.Sc. or equivalent),
completed with distinction less than six years prior to the application
submission deadline.
2. Career level: the award would enable the successful applicant to take on a
leadership position (e.g. head of a junior research group) in Germany for the
first time. Moreover, the applicant must not have held or accepted an offer of
permanent employment in Germany prior to the selection date.
3. Cutting-edge academic achievements documented by a comprehensive list of
independent academic publications reviewed according to international standards
and printed in journals and / or by publishing houses.
4. Support of the German host institution, evidenced by a detailed expert’s
report from the academic host as well as the host’s agreement and the
confirmation from the administration at the host institution.
5. Three supporting expert reviews from academics (at the applicant’s own
institute or other institutes, where possible including some outside the
applicant’s country of origin).
6. Language skills: scholars in the humanities or social sciences and
physicians must have a good knowledge of German if it is necessary to carry out
the project successfully; otherwise a good knowledge of English; scientists and
engineers must have a good knowledge of German or English.
7. No previous Sofja Kovalevskaja Award.
1.Doctorate or comparable academic degree (Ph.D., C.Sc. or equivalent),
completed with distinction less than six years prior to the application
submission deadline.
2. Career level: the award would enable the successful applicant to take on a
leadership position (e.g. head of a junior research group) in Germany for the
first time. Moreover, the applicant must not have held or accepted an offer of
permanent employment in Germany prior to the selection date.
3. Cutting-edge academic achievements documented by a comprehensive list of
independent academic publications reviewed according to international standards
and printed in journals and / or by publishing houses.
4. Support of the German host institution, evidenced by a detailed expert’s
report from the academic host as well as the host’s agreement and the
confirmation from the administration at the host institution.
5. Three supporting expert reviews from academics (at the applicant’s own
institute or other institutes, where possible including some outside the
applicant’s country of origin).
6. Language skills: scholars in the humanities or social sciences and
physicians must have a good knowledge of German if it is necessary to carry out
the project successfully; otherwise a good knowledge of English; scientists and
engineers must have a good knowledge of German or English.
7. No previous Sofja Kovalevskaja Award.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following
Countries: International students can apply for this award.
Countries: International students can apply for this award.
Scholarship Description: The Sofja Kovalevskaja Award allows you to spend five years building
up a working group and working on a high-profile, innovative research project
of your own choice at a research institution of your own choice in Germany.
Scientists and scholars from all disciplines may apply directly to the
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.
up a working group and working on a high-profile, innovative research project
of your own choice at a research institution of your own choice in Germany.
Scientists and scholars from all disciplines may apply directly to the
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.
Number of award(s): The Humboldt Foundation plans to grant up to eight Sofja Kovalevskaja
Awards.
Awards.
What does it cover? The award is valued at up to 1.65 million EUR. The award funds may be
used to cover all expenses serving this purpose (including the necessary
equipment and material, personnel, travel expenses, etc.). The award funds must
be used economically and prudently. Scientific equipment financed by the award
will become the property of the host institution immediately upon purchase.
Part of the award may be used to cover the award winner’s living expenses.
used to cover all expenses serving this purpose (including the necessary
equipment and material, personnel, travel expenses, etc.). The award funds must
be used economically and prudently. Scientific equipment financed by the award
will become the property of the host institution immediately upon purchase.
Part of the award may be used to cover the award winner’s living expenses.
Selection Criteria: The most important assessment criteria are:
– academic publications in internationally reviewed journals and / or
publishing houses
– statements on the candidate’s academic profile and potential in the form of
expert reviews, requested by the candidate, from different institutions and,
where possible, from different countries
– the academic quality and feasibility of the research project proposed by the
candidate.
– academic publications in internationally reviewed journals and / or
publishing houses
– statements on the candidate’s academic profile and potential in the form of
expert reviews, requested by the candidate, from different institutions and,
where possible, from different countries
– the academic quality and feasibility of the research project proposed by the
candidate.
Notification: The
selection committee which makes the final decision on Sofja Kovalevskaja award
winners is scheduled to meet at the end of March 2014. You will be informed
about the outcome of the meeting immediately afterwards.
selection committee which makes the final decision on Sofja Kovalevskaja award
winners is scheduled to meet at the end of March 2014. You will be informed
about the outcome of the meeting immediately afterwards.
How to Apply: The mode
of applying is by post. Please send your application directly to the
Selection Department of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. If this is not
possible, you may submit your application via the branch offices of the DAAD or
the German Embassy or Consulate, which will then forward them to the Humboldt
Foundation.
of applying is by post. Please send your application directly to the
Selection Department of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. If this is not
possible, you may submit your application via the branch offices of the DAAD or
the German Embassy or Consulate, which will then forward them to the Humboldt
Foundation.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application submission deadline is July 31, 2013.