The WZB, in cooperation with the ISSC, invites applications for one early-career scientist (Post-Doctoral researcher with no more than 5 years' work experience after their PhD or scientists without a PhD but with an equivalent level of research experience and output) residing and working in a developing country to conduct research for up to six months at the WZB.
The research project of the fellow should focus on global societal problems with particular relevance to developing country contexts. Moreover, it should be linked to both research conducted at the WZB and to the notion of "Transforming Global Relations for a
Just World," which is the topic of the ISSC's World Social Science Forum 2015.
Fellowship Objective
Through their Global Fellowship Programme, the WZB and the ISSC aim at contributing to building a new generation of outstanding social scientists in developing countries who are willing and able to contribute to solving current global problems.
The Fellowship
The WZB offers a grant for up to six months at a level commensurate with a German Post-Doctoral researcher, as well as a contribution to local accommodation (up to 500 EUR per month).
Economy travel costs to and from Berlin will be reimbursed according to the German Federal Travel Expenses Regulations. We offer a work place (equipped with PC, Internet access and communication support) as well as full library privileges and additional technical services.
The selected Fellow will also receive support to participate in the World Social Science Forum 2015. While in residence, the selected fellow is required
to:
• Conduct a public lecture or an academic seminar at the WZB
• Write a report outlining a vision of his/her research field with relevance to developing countries in the 5 to 10 years to come
• Write or contribute towards a paper that can be presented at the World Social Science
Forum 2015, to take place from 13 to 16 September 2015 in Durban, South Africa.
On return to his/her home country, the fellow is expected to share his/her knowledge with the scientific community there as well as to contribute to the further development of the local science and education system. This could be achieved, for instance, through teaching Master’s or PhD level courses (where appropriate) based on the research done at the WZB.
For further details and application please visit the WZB-ISSC Global Fellowship Program page.
