Early-Career Researchers from Developing Countries: University of Konstanz ZUKOnnect Fellowships 2024

 Early career researchers from Latin America, Africa, and Asia who are affiliated with one of the thirteen departments of the University of Konstanz are supported by the Zukunftskolleg Konnect Fellowships. You can use this time as a ZUKOnnect Fellow to broaden your research networks and familiarize yourself with the University of Konstanz's research environment without severing your connections to your home university. We particularly encourage final-year PhD students to apply, as these scholarships can serve as a first step toward integration into the German and European academic systems. ZUKOnnect Fellows will not be offered employment contracts by the Zukunftskolleg.

The ZUKOnnect Fellowships are designed to support and encourage the integrative and intellectual discourse among our fellows by enhancing the diversity of cultures at the Zukunftskolleg. By extending our scholar

We wish to strengthen cross-continental academic discourse by expanding our scopes to include Latin America, Africa, and Asia.  

In order to help the ZUKOnnect Fellows settle into their departments and provide assistance throughout their research stay, they will collaborate with Zukunftskolleg Fellows. Consequently, in spite of their brief stay, the ZUKOnnect Fellows will play a crucial role in the Zukunftskolleg community. Additionally, the intercultural exchange will be very beneficial to Zukunftskolleg Fellows.

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The purpose and advantages of ZUKOnnect Fellowships

a monthly stipend (in accordance with DAAD criteria) of 1.200€ for doctorate students and 2.000€ for postdoctoral researchers

Standard costs for travel to and from Konstanz in economy class.

access to library materials, IT services, futureskolleg-organized activities, and research assistance services (via Research assistance);

ZUKOnnect Fellows have the option to continue their affiliation with a digital fellowship for an extra six months following their research stay at the Zukunftskolleg.

 Type of Fellowship: Fellowship Organization ZUKOnnectKonstanz University ofPlace of studyGermanLearning in school and on a courseNot made explicitPlace of OriginMen and Women by GenderApplications Close Date15, February 2024

Purpose and Advantages of ZUKOnnect Awards

an allowance of 1.200 euros per month for PhD candidates and 2.000 euros per month (in accordance with DAAD criteria) for postdoctoral researchers.

The Zukunftskolleg's programs, library materials, IT services, and research assistance services (via Research assistance) are all accessible.

Fellows of ZUKOnnect can continue to be affiliated with the organization for an extra six months with a digital fellowship following their research stay at Zukunftskolleg.

Requirements for researchers who are visiting

During the ZUKOnnect Fellowship, you will reside in Konstanz or a nearby area; assistance with all organizational aspects of moving to Konstanz will be provided by the University of Konstanz's Welcome Center.

Throughout the semester, at the weekly Jour Fixe sessions at the Zukunftskolleg, you will actively participate in the multidisciplinary conversation.

ZUKOnnect Fellowships at the University of Konstanz for Early-Career Researchers from Developing Nations 2024

Early career researchers from Latin America, Africa, and Asia who are affiliated with one of the thirteen departments of the University of Konstanz are supported by the Zukunftskolleg Konnect Fellowships. You can use this time as a ZUKOnnect Fellow to broaden your research networks and familiarize yourself with the University of Konstanz's research environment without severing your connections to your home university. We particularly encourage final-year PhD students to apply, as these scholarships can serve as a first step toward integration into the German and European academic systems. ZUKOnnect Fellows will not be offered employment contracts by the Zukunftskolleg.

The Zukunftskolleg seeks to enhance its cultural variety through the ZUKOnnect Fellowships.