OPEN CALL: Zukunftskolleg Konnect Fellowships 2025 for Early-Career Researchers From Developing Countries (Fully Funded To Germany)

Applications are open for the Zukunftskolleg Konnect Fellowships 2025 for Early-Career Researchers From Developing Countries (Fully Funded To Germany). Apply Below: 

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline for the Zukunftskolleg Konnect Fellowships 2025 for Early-Career Researchers From Developing Countries is 1 February 2025

Tell Me About The Zukunftskolleg Konnect Fellowships:

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. As a ZUKOnnect Fellow, you can use this time to extend your research networks and to get to know the research environment at the University of Konstanz while keeping your position at home. As these fellowships can build a first bridge to the German and European academic systems, we also encourage doctoral students in their last year to apply. The Zukunftskolleg will not offer employment contracts for ZUKOnnect Fellows.

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Which Fields are Eligible?

All fields 

Type:

Fellowship 

Who can Apply for The Zukunftskolleg Konnect Fellowships?

Also, to be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:

• You were born AND worked in a country in Latin America, Asia 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 should tie in with one of the disciplines represented at the University of Konstanz.
• Track A: You should name a researcher at the University of Konstanz with whom you intend to collaborate (no need to 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:

Additionally, applicants are ro submit the following documents:

• 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 ongoing research project (maximum 3 pages incl. references)
• A detailed work and time plan for your on-campus research project at the Zukunftskolleg (maximum 2 pages)
• 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

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Which Countries Are Eligible?

Latin America, Asia or Africa

Where will the Award be Taken?

Germany 

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of the Award?

Furthermore, the benefits include:

• 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).
• up to 750€ research allowance upon request
• Research Return Visit by a member of the University of Konstanz to your home institution upon request.
• 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).
• German language course (online and on-site to be confirmed for 2025).
• Career Kit Plus – weekly series of seminars and workshops offered by the University of Konstanz staff members or external trainers (e.g. open access, good practice in academic writing, career perspectives, funding opportunities, but also sight visits and other encounters) Programme for 2025 to be confirmed.
• “Fellows go Local” – ZUKOnnect meetings with fellows, staff, PhD students in town, helping to adjust in the local region supported by the Universitätsgesellschaft Konstanz.

How Long Will the Award Last?

1 year 

How to Apply:

To begin your application, click this link.