Are you an experienced researcher looking for a unique opportunity to collaborate internationally? Do you want to engage in the academic environment of one of Germany’s leading universities? The Bonn International Fellowships offer an exceptional chance for researchers to engage with the University of Bonn’s vibrant academic community for up to 12 days.

This fellowship program invites excellent researchers from various disciplines to the University of Bonn, fostering international collaboration and academic exchange. The program prioritizes scholars from strategic partner universities and institutions in priority countries, ensuring a diverse and impactful knowledge exchange.

By participating in this fellowship, researchers can significantly contribute to academic life in Bonn through public lectures, seminars, and colloquiums while laying the groundwork for future collaborative projects. This 12-day opportunity not only enhances the visibility of the fellows within the academic community but also opens new avenues for long-term partnerships and research collaborations.

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline: September 25, 2024
• Fellowship Duration: 12 days, including the day of arrival and departure
• Funding Type: Individual funding
• Host Institution: University of Bonn
• Eligible Countries: All countries, preference to strategic partner universities and priority countries
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: Post-doctoral scholars and experienced faculty
• Field: All disciplines
• Study Level: Post-doctoral
• Duration: Up to 12 days
• Program Language: English
• Host Country: Germany

Benefits and Financial Aids

Selected fellows will receive the following items:

• Travel allowance (depending on country of origin)
• Daily allowance of €160 (up to 12 days, including arrival and departure)
• Up to €500 per proposal material expenses for events

Note: Please use this guide to calculate costs and expenses.

Eligibility Criteria

The following people are eligible for the

• Post-doctoral scholars and experienced faculty with a strong international reputation in their field of research are eligible to apply
• A host researcher from the University of Bonn must invite researchers
• Members of the University of Bonn must submit applications

Required Documents

You must prepare and submit these documents:

• Online application form
• Project description (PDF, no more than six pages plus fellow’s declaration of consent) including:
  • The planned time for the fellow’s visit (month)
  • Reasons for inviting the fellow, detailing their key research accomplishments and international reputation
  • Overview of existing collaboration between the applicant and the fellow, if applicable
  • Plan for integrating the fellow into Bonn’s academic life during their stay
  • Description of expected short- or long-term outcomes of the stay and plans for further collaboration
• Informal declaration of consent to the application
• CV of the fellow (PDF)
• Signed invitation letter from the host at the University of Bonn (PDF)
• Financing plan (using the provided Excel template)

Selection Criteria

Below are the selection criteria:

• Evaluation of the scientific reputation of the fellows in their areas of specialization
• Assessment of the fellows’ potential contribution to academic life in Bonn (e.g., through seminars, public lectures, colloquiums)
• Consideration of the expected longer-term impact of the stay and plans for further collaboration between the fellow and the host institute

How to Apply?

• Ensure you have an invitation from a host at the University of Bonn.
• Complete the online application form.
• Prepare a project description (PDF, no more than six pages), including the required details and the fellow’s declaration of consent.
• Obtain and include the fellow’s CV (PDF) and the signed invitation letter from the host (PDF).
• Download and complete the financing plan using the provided Excel template.
• Apply online by the deadline of September 25, 2024.

Apply Now

For further inquiries, please contact the relevant department at the University of Bonn or check the official webpage.

Level

• research