University of Konstanz Postdoctoral Fellowships 2024-25

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must hold a doctoral degree granted between October 31, 2022, and December 31, 2024.
  • Earlier graduation dates are accepted in case of maternity/paternity leave, or working contracts outside of academia.
• Applicants are ineligible if they currently hold a tenure-track professorship, possess a habilitation degree, or any equivalent qualification.
• Applicants whose positions are funded by a different program and are eligible for transfer to Konstanz are also considered for eligibility.
• Applicants must propose a research project that ties in with a discipline represented at the University of Konstanz.
• Applicants should contact potential Local Academic Partners among the researchers at the University of Konstanz to ensure appropriate affiliation.
• International experience in teaching or research, and a strong interest in interdisciplinary topics are desirable.

Application Process:

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

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

Value of the Scholarship:

The successful candidates can avail of the following benefits:

• An annual research allowance e.g. for funding research assistants or equipment they are eligible to apply for co-funding
• Senior Fellowships and the Mentorship Programme allow them to invite distinguished colleagues to Konstanz
• Can go on a temporary Research Visit abroad or nominate international early-career researchers for a Research Visit at the Zukunftskolleg
• Eligible to apply for funding for cooperative initiatives or funding for particular career stages
• Non-monetary support like coaching, professional career counseling, or grant proposal writing
• Financial support to organize and run a scientific retreat