The Zukunftskolleg Konnect Fellowships (2024) (Fully Funded to Konstanz, Germany)

The Zukunftskolleg Konnect Fellowships support early career researchers from Africa, Asia, and Latin America who do research that fits one of the thirteen departments 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 and distinguished senior researchers. Researchers in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences come to Konstanz worldwide 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.

WORTH

• During the on-campus research stay, a stipend of € 1,300/month for doctoral students and € 2,000/month for postdoctoral researchers (following DAAD guidelines).
• 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).
• German language course (online and on-site to be confirmed for 2024)
• Career Kit Plus – weekly series of seminars and workshops offered by the University of Konstanz staff members or external trainers (e.g., open access, good practice in academic writing, career perspectives, funding opportunities, sight visits, and other encounters) Programme for 2024 to be confirmed.

ELIGIBILITY

• 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 2022) 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 or a habilitation or equivalent qualification (Venia legendi).
• Your research project fits one of the disciplines at the University of Konstanz.
• Track A: 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).
• Track B: Invitation to apply by a (Junior) Professor of the University of Konstanz and a nomination letter sent directly to zukonnect@uni-konstanz.de by 15 February 2024 (Don’t forget to upload application documents in the online portal!)

DEADLINE: February 15, 2024

To apply and for more information, click here.