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Zukunftskolleg
University of Konstanz Zukunftskolleg Postdoctoral Fellowships 2027
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Four two-year postdoctoral fellowships at the Zukunftskolleg for early-career researchers to develop and implement research projects connected with a discipline represented at the University of Konstanz.
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- Not open to: profession Holding a permanent professorship Exact current official rule
- Not open to: career stage Habilitation OR equivalent qualification (Venia legendi) Exact current official rule
- institution Research project ties in with a discipline represented at the University of Konstanz Exact current official rule
- institution 2 potential local hosts
- institution Potential local hosts have research fields related to the proposed project Exact current official rule
- Have place of residence in Konstanz or its surroundings during the fellowship
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- degree Doctoral degree granted between 30 September 2024 and 1 October 2026 Exact current official rule
- degree Earlier doctoral graduation date accepted in cases of maternity leave OR paternity leave OR working contracts…
Preferences and flexible criteria (4)
- career stage Excellent early-career postdoctoral researcher demonstrating scientific excellence, research independence, te…
- International teaching or research experience
- Strong interest in interdisciplinary topics
- Own position funded by another programme, if the funding can be transferred to Konstanz
Not open to: permanent professorship; habilitation; equivalent ( Venia legendi )
- Level of study
- Postdoctoral
- Fields of study
- Any
What's covered they receive an annual research allowance; they receive an annu…
- Funding details
- they receive an annual research allowance; they receive an annual research allowance e.g. for funding research assistants or equipment; they get financial support to organise and run a scientific retreat; financial support for one additional fellowship year (2+1); financial support for one additional fellowship year (2+1) to Postdoctoral Fellows who have submitted an application for external funding / a grant application to cover their own position and are waiting for the results; annual research allowance e.g. for funding research assistants or equipment
- Duration
- 2-3 years
- Host country
- Germany
- Host institution
- University of Konstanz
What I need Application materials must be in English
- English requirement
- Application materials must be in English
- In-person requirements
- Required in-person study/placement/event
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- Prepare the required supporting materials: a motivation letter (maximum 1 page), research proposal (maximum 5 pages including references), curriculum vitae, writing sample (maximum 30 single pages), and two letters of reference. Exceeding the stated limits for the motivation letter, research proposal, or writing sample makes the application ineligible. Required
- Submit the application and supporting materials through the online application platform. Name two potential local hosts whose research fields relate to the proposed project; applicants do not need to contact them. Required
- Deadline
- Deadline unconfirmed
- Deadline timezone
- CET
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- Fellows are expected to reside in Konstanz or its surroundings and participate actively in the Zukunftskolleg’s regular weekly meetings. The possible additional fellowship year is conditional on an external funding application to cover the fellow’s position and awaiting its result.
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