ZUKOnnect Fellowships for early career researchers from Africa, Asia and Latin America(stipend, travel costs and digital affiliation)Up to 4 (post-)doctoral stipends for an on-campus research stay at the Zukunftskolleg are available for up to 3 months (with justification for up to 4 months). The on-site ZUKOnnect Fellowships are complemented by a digital affiliation extending it to a duration of 12-months. The start date for the digital affiliation is summer 2023. The preferred start date for the on-site ZUKOnnect Fellowships is between 15 September 2023 and 15 October 2023.The Zukunftskolleg Konnect Fellowships support early career researchers from Africa, Asia and Latin America, who do research that fits to one of the at the University of Konstanz. As a ZUKOnnect Fellow, you can use this time to extend your research networks and to get to know the research environment at the University of Konstanz while keeping your position at home. As these fellowships can build a first bridge to the German and European academic system, we also encourage doctoral students in their last year to apply. The Zukunftskolleg will not offer employment contracts for ZUKOnnect Fellows.The Zukunftskolleg is an Institute for Advanced Study (IAS). It offers fellowships as well as a diverse support network to promote the independence of early career researchers. Researchers at the postdoctoral level can work with minimal administrative constraints, and enjoy the freedom to engage in meaningful exchange with other up-and-coming colleagues as well as with distinguished senior researchers. Researchers in the humanities, social and natural sciences come to Konstanz from around the world to perform first-class research. The Zukunftskolleg is a keystone in the University of Konstanz's institutional strategy and the University of Konstanz is one of Germany’s eleven Universities of Excellence.The foundation “Manfred Ulmer-Stiftung für Wissenschaft und Gesellschaft” at the University of Konstanz has been funding early career researchers since its foundation in 1979. Since 2021, the foundation supports the “ZUKOnnect Fellowship” with the Manfred-Ulmer scholarship – a scholarship programme they have been running for several decades – amounting to 6,000 euros and thus funding one of the four scholarships. The Manfred Ulmer foundation is eager about the opportunity to play an even more active role in attracting international early career researchers in the future by supporting this innovative format of the Zukunftskolleg at the University of Konstanz.Your responsibilities

You will live in Konstanz or nearby throughout the on-site ZUKOnnect Fellowship (the at the University of Konstanz will support you with all organizational aspects of relocating to Konstanz).

During the digital affiliation and the on-campus research stay, you will actively contribute to the interdisciplinary dialogue at the Zukunftskolleg, e.g. during weekly Jour fixe meetings (in the semester).

You will interact with fellows and researchers in relevant departments at the University of Konstanz.

You will give a presentation in a seminar or a public lecture.

You will acknowledge the Zukunftskolleg’s support in any publications resulting from the stay.

You will write a short report on your activities and achievements (within 6 months of completing your
ZUKOnnect Fellowship).

The requirements

You are educated AND currently work in Latin America, Asia and/or Africa.

You hold a doctorate (max. 2 years, doctoral degree granted after 15 February 2021) OR are a doctoral student in your final year.

Your doctorate was/ is going to be completed at a university in Latin America, Asia or Africa.

You do not hold a permanent professorship, nor do you have a habilitation or equivalent qualification (Venia legendi).

Your research project fits to one of the disciplines represented at the University of Konstanz.

You should name a researcher at the University of Konstanz – possibly a current Fellow of the Zukunftskolleg – with whom you intend to collaborate (please do not contact person(s) in advance).

We Offer

During the on-campus research stay, a stipend of € 1,200/month for doctoral students and € 2,000/month for postdoctoral researchers (following )

Standard expenses for one economy-class trip to Konstanz and back

The chance to participate in events organized by the Zukunftskolleg

Access to library resources

Access to IT services

Access to research support services (via Research Support)

ZUKOnnect Fellows will benefit from a digital affiliation extending the total period to 12 months. The digital affiliation will be supported with up to € 900 (lump sum).

Please submit your application documents in English as separate PDF files via our . The reference number is 2022/289. Applications should include:**•**A letter of motivation (including your objectives for the research stay at the Zukunftskolleg and an explanation of how your research ties in with the research landscape at the university - maximum 2 pages)
• Short summary of your ongoing research project (maximum 3 pages incl. references)
• A detailed work and time plan for your on-campus research project at the Zukunftskolleg (maximum 2 pages)
**•**Your curriculum vitae
• Relevant certificates (doctoral certificate ORa letter from your doctoral supervisor confirming the status of your doctoral thesis)
**•**One academic letter of reference, ideally on official letterhead paper and signed by the respective reviewerOther additional certificates and documents uploaded to the application platform will not be considered and will manually be removed during the eligibility check.More information is available , where you will also find an extensive FAQ document. Further questions can be directed via e-mail: . We also offer an online session on the 1 February 2023 at 13:00 (CET).
If the budget situation permits, the Zukunftskolleg can grant financial support for family members who accompany the ZUKOnnect Fellows during the scholarship.We look forward to receiving your application, including all requiered documents, until 13 February 2023 (15:00 CET).Persons with disabilities are explicitly encouraged to apply. They will be given preference if appropriately qualified (, +49 7531 88-4016). The University of Konstanz is committed to ensuring an environment that provides equal opportunities and promotes diversity as well as a good balance between university and family life. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to increase the number of women working in research and teaching. We also support working couples through our dual career programme (https://www.uni-konstanz.de/en/equalopportunities/family/dual-career/).