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 20 Incoming
Postdoc Fellowships.
Starting in January 2015, 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.
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
Female postdoctoral researchers and 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.
Benefits
- 18 months research funding, starting
January 2015
- 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. 26.500 to
34.400 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 10.800 Euro for non lab-based/ 16.200 Euro for
field trip-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, access
to the Academic Profile Development Program and the Professional
Development Program delivered by Dahlem Research School
Deadline for applications: 4 July 2014
For more information and application please visit the DRS Incoming Postdoc Fellowships POINT-2015 page.
