The Leibniz Association and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) are running a new international fellowship programme. With the Leibniz DAAD Research Fellowship Programme, up to 15 excellent international postdocs can conduct research for one year at one of the 87 Institutes of the Leibniz Association that they have chosen.
The Leibniz-DAAD Research Fellowship Programme addresses qualified post-docs from all over the world who completed their doctorate not longer than two years ago. They can apply directly to the DAAD for a grant in a free application.
Research Areas:
Section A: Humanities and Educational Research/ Geisteswissenschaften und Bildungsforschung
Section B: Economics, Social and Spatial Sciences/Wirtschaft- und Sozialwissenschaften, Raumwissenschaften
Section C: Life Sciences/ Lebenswissenschaften
Section D: Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Engineering/ Mathematik, Natur- und Ingenieurwissenschaften
Section E: Environmental Research/Umweltwissenschaften
Grants
Grants for postdocs can be awarded for up to a maximum of 12 months. The grant includes:
- a monthly instalment of 1.840,- EUR;
- a monthly subsidy of 58 EUR for the insurance for health, accident and personal/private liability in Germany (53 EUR per month has to be covered by the fellowship holder);
- a two-months German language course (if desired).
Application Requirements
At the time of their application, applicants for a Leibniz-DAAD Research Fellowship, should neither be of German nationality nor reside longer than six months in Germany.
Applicants should
- be able to prove their outstanding study or research achievements,
- have completed their studies with a PhD or equivalent degree (no more than two years should have passed since graduation),
- have an excellent knowledge of English.
Knowledge of German is very welcome.
Application Papers
Application papers must always be submitted in duplicate and in paper form. Applications by email can not be accepted. Incomplete applications are not processed. To apply, please use the form
"Application for Leibniz-DAAD Research Fellowships”.
To complete your application, please enclose the following papers and documents:
- Abstract of the doctoral/PhD thesis (max. 3 pages),
- List of publications (if any),
- Complete curriculum vitae,
- Two letters of recommendation by scientists of the applicant’s own choice; the letters must be included in sealed envelopes or sent by the referees directly to the DAAD office in Bonn by the closing date for applications,
- Copies of all academic degree certificates as well as certified translations in English or German,
- Recent photograph (attached to the application form),
- Proof of English language skills (e.g. TOEFL 550/213/80; IELTS: 6.0 or similar) not older than five years,
- Description of the research project (3 pages),
- Detailed work plan and schedule (1 page).
All documents must have been received in complete and in written form in DAAD Head office Bonn:
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Section 522
Kennedyallee 50
53175 Bonn
by 20 March 2012, at the latest.
- This date is absolutely final and it is strictly enforced. Incomplete applications and applications received after 20 March 2012 can not be considered in the selection process.
Contact:
Ms Cordula Behrsing
Tel.: (0228) 882-781
Fax: (0228) 882-9781
E-Mail:
daad%27%de,behrsing
