The Zukunftskolleg of the University of
Konstanz is offering up to six ZIF Marie Curie 5-year research fellowships
and four Zukunftskolleg research fellowships in any discipline represented
at the University of Konstanz. The target group consists of excellent
researchers regardless of their nationality and field of research with
significant work experience at the postdoctoral level. The Fellowships
will begin on June 1, 2014, and end on May 31, 2019. The 5-Year Research
Fellowship consists of an employment contract with the University of Konstanz
in accordance with the public sector staff tariffs of the federal states. The
deadline for applications is September 30, 2013.
Konstanz is offering up to six ZIF Marie Curie 5-year research fellowships
and four Zukunftskolleg research fellowships in any discipline represented
at the University of Konstanz. The target group consists of excellent
researchers regardless of their nationality and field of research with
significant work experience at the postdoctoral level. The Fellowships
will begin on June 1, 2014, and end on May 31, 2019. The 5-Year Research
Fellowship consists of an employment contract with the University of Konstanz
in accordance with the public sector staff tariffs of the federal states. The
deadline for applications is September 30, 2013.
Study Subject (s): Fellowships are awarded in any discipline represented at the
University of Konstanz.
Course Level: Fellowships are available for a research program. The
target group consists of excellent researchers with significant work experience
at the postdoctoral level.
Scholarship Provider: The Marie Curie call for applications is part of
the Zukunftskolleg Incoming Fellowship Program (ZIF) and is financed by the
Seventh Framework Program (FP7) Marie Curie Actions – People (co-funding of
regional, national and international programs), the German Research Foundation
(DFG) and the University of Konstanz.
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
University of Konstanz.
Course Level: Fellowships are available for a research program. The
target group consists of excellent researchers with significant work experience
at the postdoctoral level.
Scholarship Provider: The Marie Curie call for applications is part of
the Zukunftskolleg Incoming Fellowship Program (ZIF) and is financed by the
Seventh Framework Program (FP7) Marie Curie Actions – People (co-funding of
regional, national and international programs), the German Research Foundation
(DFG) and the University of Konstanz.
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
Eligibility: In order
to be eligible, candidates must fulfil all of the eligibility criteria:
-Applicants must have a doctoral degree;
-Applicants cannot currently hold a permanent position as full professor, or
the equivalent of the German venia legendi (“Habilitation”);
-Applicants must have already secured a research grant of at least 50,000 Euros
or an equivalent amount of funding to be used for their research while at the
Zukunftskolleg;
-Candidates with their own position funded by another program, which can be
transferred to Konstanz, are also eligible;
-Applicants must propose a research project that ties in with a discipline
represented at the University of Konstanz;
-Applicants must submit all required documents by the specified deadline,
including two letters of reference;
to be eligible, candidates must fulfil all of the eligibility criteria:
-Applicants must have a doctoral degree;
-Applicants cannot currently hold a permanent position as full professor, or
the equivalent of the German venia legendi (“Habilitation”);
-Applicants must have already secured a research grant of at least 50,000 Euros
or an equivalent amount of funding to be used for their research while at the
Zukunftskolleg;
-Candidates with their own position funded by another program, which can be
transferred to Konstanz, are also eligible;
-Applicants must propose a research project that ties in with a discipline
represented at the University of Konstanz;
-Applicants must submit all required documents by the specified deadline,
including two letters of reference;
Scholarship Open for Students of Following
Countries: International applicants can apply for these
fellowships.
Countries: International applicants can apply for these
fellowships.
Scholarship Description: The University of Konstanz, with its “Institutional Strategy to
promote Top-Level Research,” has been receiving continuous funding since 2007
within the framework of the Excellence Initiative by the German Federal and
State Governments. The Zukunftskolleg of the University of Konstanz offers up
to six (6) ZIF Marie Curie 5-year Research Fellowships and four (4)
Zukunftskolleg Research Fellowships (any discipline represented at the
University of Konstanz) to develop and implement individual research projects.
The Marie Curie call for applications is part of the Zukunftskolleg Incoming
Fellowship Program (ZIF) and is financed by the Seventh Framework Program (FP7)
Marie Curie Actions – People (co-funding of regional, national and
international programs), the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the
University of Konstanz. The rules and ethical principles for the FP7 and the
DFG guidelines apply.
promote Top-Level Research,” has been receiving continuous funding since 2007
within the framework of the Excellence Initiative by the German Federal and
State Governments. The Zukunftskolleg of the University of Konstanz offers up
to six (6) ZIF Marie Curie 5-year Research Fellowships and four (4)
Zukunftskolleg Research Fellowships (any discipline represented at the
University of Konstanz) to develop and implement individual research projects.
The Marie Curie call for applications is part of the Zukunftskolleg Incoming
Fellowship Program (ZIF) and is financed by the Seventh Framework Program (FP7)
Marie Curie Actions – People (co-funding of regional, national and
international programs), the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the
University of Konstanz. The rules and ethical principles for the FP7 and the
DFG guidelines apply.
Number of award(s): The Zukunftskolleg of the University of Konstanz offers up to six (6)
ZIF Marie Curie 5-year Research Fellowships and four (4) Zukunftskolleg
Research Fellowships.
ZIF Marie Curie 5-year Research Fellowships and four (4) Zukunftskolleg
Research Fellowships.
Duration of award(s): Fellowships are awarded for five years. The Fellowships will begin
on June 1, 2014, and end on May 31, 2019.
on June 1, 2014, and end on May 31, 2019.
What does it cover? Each Fellow receives Start-up Funding and a Research Allowance.
Furthermore, a pool is available for funding cooperative projects, research
assistants, travel, and equipment purchases. Each Fellow is a member of both a
university department and the Zukunftskolleg. A Mentoring Committee supports
each Fellow in her/his career development. This committee consists of an
experienced researcher from the Fellow’s research field within the university
department, as well as an advanced Research Fellow of the Zukunftskolleg. The
5-Year Research Fellowship consists of an employment contract with the
University of Konstanz in accordance with the public sector staff tariffs of
the federal states (TV-L; depending on personal qualifications and up to salary
group 14 TV-L). Fellows are expected to have their place of residence in
Konstanz.
Furthermore, a pool is available for funding cooperative projects, research
assistants, travel, and equipment purchases. Each Fellow is a member of both a
university department and the Zukunftskolleg. A Mentoring Committee supports
each Fellow in her/his career development. This committee consists of an
experienced researcher from the Fellow’s research field within the university
department, as well as an advanced Research Fellow of the Zukunftskolleg. The
5-Year Research Fellowship consists of an employment contract with the
University of Konstanz in accordance with the public sector staff tariffs of
the federal states (TV-L; depending on personal qualifications and up to salary
group 14 TV-L). Fellows are expected to have their place of residence in
Konstanz.
Selection Criteria: Fellows are selected on the basis of their academic excellence, the
quality and topicality of their research project outline, personal aptitude
with regard to leadership and team skills, and interdisciplinary interest. They
are looking for extraordinary personalities who are able to think beyond their
own disciplines, who communicate their results effectively, who can interact
with researchers from different faculty cultures and to mediate between them in
order to overcome fragmentation of research. A topical connection to the
research profile of the University of Konstanz is expected. International experience
in teaching or research, and a strong interest in interdisciplinary topics are
desirable. The applications are selected in a three stage process:
-Eligibility check and pre-selection
-International external peer-review
-Interdisciplinary Workshop on Future Research Directions at the University of
Konstanz.
quality and topicality of their research project outline, personal aptitude
with regard to leadership and team skills, and interdisciplinary interest. They
are looking for extraordinary personalities who are able to think beyond their
own disciplines, who communicate their results effectively, who can interact
with researchers from different faculty cultures and to mediate between them in
order to overcome fragmentation of research. A topical connection to the
research profile of the University of Konstanz is expected. International experience
in teaching or research, and a strong interest in interdisciplinary topics are
desirable. The applications are selected in a three stage process:
-Eligibility check and pre-selection
-International external peer-review
-Interdisciplinary Workshop on Future Research Directions at the University of
Konstanz.
Notification: Candidates
will be informed of the final decision and the evaluation of the strengths and
weaknesses of their applications approximately one week after the workshop.
will be informed of the final decision and the evaluation of the strengths and
weaknesses of their applications approximately one week after the workshop.
How to Apply: Applications
should be submitted via our online application portal. All required documents
should be in pdf format. The following materials are required to submit the
application:
-A complete application form
-Motivation Letter (1 page max)
-Project Outline (5 pages max)
-Curriculum Vitae
-Copies of all relevant degree certificates
-Writing Sample (max ca. 30 pages)
-Two letters of reference
should be submitted via our online application portal. All required documents
should be in pdf format. The following materials are required to submit the
application:
-A complete application form
-Motivation Letter (1 page max)
-Project Outline (5 pages max)
-Curriculum Vitae
-Copies of all relevant degree certificates
-Writing Sample (max ca. 30 pages)
-Two letters of reference
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is September 30,
2013.
2013.
