The Dahlem Research School's Postdoc Fellowship
Program provides funding for outstanding postdoctoral researchers from all
disciplines to conduct their own research project at Freie Universität Berlin.
The aim is to support highly-qualified
postdoctoral researchers who are outstanding in their field and to integrate
them into one of the university’s research groups in an early phase of their
career.
The program is designed to promote the further
academic career development through research funding, a tailored qualification
program including essential professional guidance on preparing grant proposals,
and the opportunity to develop teaching and leadership skills. At the end of
the funding period, DRS fellows are expected to apply for funding for follow-up
research projects at Freie Universität Berlin.
Dahlem Research School offers 18 Incoming Postdoc
Fellowships in two funding lines: 8 COFUND-2014 and 10 POINT/REGAIN-2014
fellowships.
Starting in Spring 2014, each research fellowship
will be awarded for 18 months. Applicants have to submit a project plan based
around the research fields/ key topics of the participating Excellence Projects
or Focus Areas.
Returnees from phases of international,
inter-sectoral and/or non-academic mobility (such as researching outside
Germany, working for industry or after a career break e.g. due to family
reasons) are specifically encouraged to apply.
Deadline for applications: 15 September 2013.
Eligibility
Criteria
The call is open to postdoctoral
researchers of all disciplines and all nationalities who
- hold
a doctoral degree
(the dissertation must be submitted and proof must be available by the application deadline) - completed
their doctoral degree no longer than 6 years before the deadline
(starting with the date on the doctoral certificate) - have
not lived in Germany for longer than 12 months during the last 36 months
before the deadline
Returnees from phases of international,
inter-sectoral and/or non-academic mobility (such as researching outside
Germany, working for industry or after a career break e.g. due to family
reasons) are specifically encouraged to apply.
Applicants have to submit a project plan based
around the research fields/ key topics of the participating Excellence Projects
or Focus Areas
Benefits
- 18
months research funding, starting March 2014
- An employment
contract at level TV-L FU E13 (which refers to the collective
agreement for the public area of Berlin and translates into an annual net
salary of approx. 24.400 to 31.800 Euro, depending on previous work
experience and marital status)
- Social
security and health insurance included
- A
total research allowance for the duration of the project
of 5.400 Euro for non lab-based/ 21.600 Euro for lab-based projects
- A monthly
mobility allowance of 200 Euro and a one-time travel allowance
- A
fully funded intensive German course
- A tailored
qualification program and access to the Professional Development
Program delivered by Dahlem Research School
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