University of Konstanz Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025

Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidates must have a doctoral degree granted between October 31, 2022, and December 31, 2024, with exceptions for maternity/paternity leave or non-academic work contracts.
• Candidates cannot hold a permanent professorship, habilitation, or equivalent title (e.g., Venia legendi).
• Candidates with their own funded position that can be transferred to Konstanz are also eligible.
• The proposed research project must align with a discipline represented at the University of Konstanz.
• Applicants must include a reflection in their motivation letter on how their research relates to the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Applicants should contact potential Local Academic Partners at the University of Konstanz to ensure appropriate affiliation.
• International experience in teaching or research is desirable.
• A strong interest in interdisciplinary topics is preferred.

Application Process:

All eligible candidates must include the following documents to be considered for the scholarship:

• Curriculum vitae
• Two letters of reference
• Letter of motivation (1 page max)
• Writing sample (30 single pages max)
• Research proposal (5 pages max, including references)