Fellowships in Humanities, Social and Natural Sciences from the University of Konstanz in Germany

The University of Konstanz in Germany is offering the Zukunftskolleg Konnect Fellowships Program for doctoral and post-doctoral researchers in the humanities, social and natural sciences. The fellowships start between September 1, 2022, and October 1, 2022, for up to 3 months (with justification for up to 4 months).

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).
• You will actively contribute to the interdisciplinary dialogue at the Zukunftskolleg 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).

• 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 library resources.
• Access to IT services.
• Access to research support services (via Research Support).
• After the on-campus research stay at the Zukunftskolleg, ZUKOnnect Fellows will benefit from a digital fellowship extending the total funding period to 12 months. The digital fellowship will be remunerated with € 100/month.

• You were born AND work in a country in Latin America, Asia, or Africa.
• You hold a doctorate(max. 2 years of postdoctoral experience) OR are a doctoral student in your last year.
• Your academic education was 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 should tie in with one of the disciplines represented at the University of Konstanz.
• You should name a researcher at the University of Konstanz with whom you intend to collaborate (no need to contact person(s) in advance).
• Preference will be given to applicants who plan to team up with one of the current Zukunftskolleg Fellows.

About Universität Konstanz:

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. It is one of Germany's elite "Universities of Excellence". The university is ranked in the top 100 worldwide in the field of social policy and administration in the 2020 QS World University Rankings and ranked 51 in Political Science according to the 2020 Shanghai Ranking. The U.S. Department of Energy also refers to the University of Konstanz as a "small Harvard".

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