Zukunftskolleg Konnect Fellowships 2020 for Scholars from Africa, Asia and Latin America (Stipend available)

The Zukunftskolleg Konnect Fellowships support early career researchers from Africa, Asia and Latin America related to one of the thirteen departments of the University of Konstanz. As 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, without losing your ties to your home university. 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 start date is between September 1st, 2020 and October 1^st, 2020. Up to 5 (post-)doctoral stipends are available for up to 3 months (with justification for up to 4 months) and are based at the Zukunftskolleg.

We offer

• A stipend of 1.200€/ month for doctoral students and 2.000€/month for postdoctoral researchers (following DAAD guidelines)
• Standard expenses for economy-class travel to Konstanz and back.
• Access to events organized by the Zukunftskolleg;
• Access to library resources;
• Access to IT services;
• Access to research support services (via Research Support);
• After the research stay at the Zukunftskolleg, ZUKOnnect Fellows can extend their affiliation with a digital fellowship for additional 6 months.

• You will live in Konstanz or nearby throughout the ZUKOnnect Fellowship (the Welcome Centre of the University of Konstanz will offer support with all organizational aspects of relocating to Konstanz);
• You will actively contribute to the interdisciplinary dialogue at the Zukunftskolleg during the weekly Jour Fixe meetings (during 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 Zukunftskolleg support in any publications resulting from the stay;
• You will write a short report on your activities and achievements (within 6 months of

Zukunftskolleg Konnect Fellowships 2020 for Scholars from Africa, Asia and Latin America (Stipend available) Zukunftskolleg Konnect Fellowships 2020 for Scholars from Africa, Asia and Latin America (Stipend available)