Hausdorff Postdocs Position 2019 in Bonn University, Germany
Bonn SDG Fellowships: Are you a postdoctoral researcher interested in working on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in collaboration with a professor at the University of Bonn? If yes, then you might want to apply for the Bonn SDG Fellowships 2024.
Funding Goal: 🌍 To support joint research projects on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the University of Bonn, inviting international postdoctoral fellows for collaboration.
Special Regional Focus: 🌐 Preference for researchers in Africa, Asia, and Latin America due to challenges in implementing SDGs; goal is to build and strengthen networks through Bonn SDG Fellowships.
Eligibility for Funding: 🎓 Post-doctoral researchers with foreign citizenship invited by a University of Bonn professor; should have a long-term affiliation in the specified regions and expertise in SDGs.
Funding Size: 💸 Covers travel allowance, €3,000 monthly scholarship, additional funds for family members, and up to €500 per month for research expenses; no insurance benefits included; duration is 3 to 12 months.
Selection Criteria:
Academic Quality and Mutual Benefit (50%): 📚 Quality of research project, relevance to SDGs, contribution to academic life, and integration into host institute.
Strategic Relevance and Potential for Future Cooperation (50%): 🤝 Intensity of cooperation, plans for long-term research relationships, connection to Bonn’s research profile, and sharing research with broader academic communities.
Selection Process: 🔄 Pre-assessment by independent experts, final decision by a committee from University of Bonn’s faculties; up to five projects can be funded, with an approval rate of 35 proposals out of 2021.
Application Submission: 📄 Must be submitted by a full-time professor at the University of Bonn along with the fellow; no matching service provided.
Application Components:
Online form
Project description (max. 8 pages PDF)
Abstract, research project outline, reasons for fellow’s invitation, collaboration overview, integration into host institute, and follow-on value plan.
Fellow’s CV (PDF)
Financing plan (Excel file)
Please note: 🚫 No housing provided for scholarship recipients.
The Bonn SDG Fellowships are a funding line offered by the University of Bonn as part of its Excellence Strategy. The aim of this funding line is to invite postdoctoral scientists from all areas of specialization that conduct research primarily on a topic addressed in the SDGs as set forth by the United Nations in its Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development. The scientists should research and teach at the University of Bonn for one or two semesters. The funding is for a period of at least 3 and not more than 12 months.
The University of Bonn currently has a large number of collaborations with universities and research institutes in Africa, Asia and South America. As shown by the SDG index, implementing the SDGs poses considerable challenges for many countries in these regions. Based on the 17th SDG, “Partnerships for the Goals”, researchers in the above-mentioned regions are given preference for the Bonn SDG Fellowships. The goal is to support talented researchers and build and strengthen networks through them.
The funding can cover the following:
– A travel allowance (depending on country of origin)
– A scholarship of € 3,000 per month (additional funds for family members: up to € 300 for a spouse and € 250 per child)
– A research expense allowance of up to € 500 per month can be submitted to the International Office after the fellowship has been awarded. Information on applying for the allowance will be provided with your fellowship award.
– Insurance benefits are not included in the scholarship. Please note that the International Office cannot provide housing for scholarship recipients.
To apply for the Bonn SDG Fellowships, you need to meet the following requirements:
– You must have completed your doctorate no more than three years ago.
– You must have an excellent academic record and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
– You must have a research proposal that is relevant to one or more of the SDGs and that can be carried out in collaboration with a professor at the University of Bonn.
– You must have an invitation letter from a professor at the University of Bonn who agrees to host and supervise you during your stay.
– You must have a good command of English or German.
The application deadline for funding starting at the earliest in January 2025, and no later than July 2025, is April 30, 2024. The application must be submitted online by the inviting professor at the University of Bonn. The application includes:
– A completed application form
– A curriculum vitae of the applicant
– A list of publications of the applicant
– A research proposal (max. 5 pages) that outlines the objectives, methods, expected results and timeline of the project
– An invitation letter from the host professor at the University of Bonn
– A letter of recommendation from a senior researcher who is familiar with the applicant’s work
– Copies of certificates and transcripts
The selection criteria for the Bonn SDG Fellowships are:
– The academic excellence and potential of the applicant
– The relevance and quality of the research proposal
– The fit and feasibility of the collaboration with the host professor
– The contribution of the project to the SDGs and to strengthening international partnerships
The selection process is carried out by an interdisciplinary committee appointed by the Rectorate. The applicants will be informed about the outcome of their application by June 30, 2024.
If you are interested in applying for the Bonn SDG Fellowships, please visit this website for more information: https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/research-and-teaching/support-for-researchers-and-teachers/research-funding/university-grants/bonn-sdg-fellowships
You can also contact Mira Christ-Zöller at m.zoeller@uni-bonn.de or +49 228 73-60617 for any questions or inquiries.
The Bonn SDG Fellowships are a great opportunity for postdoctoral researchers who want to advance their careers and contribute to solving global challenges.
