Friedrich Schiller University Jena is now accepting applications for its 2024 Female Postdoctoral scholarships. Designed to support talented researchers at transitional career stages, these scholarships offer €2,000 in monthly stipends and family allowances, if applicable.
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be female researchers with a doctoral degree rated at least “very good.” They must be in a transitional career stage with no other funding options available at Friedrich Schiller University Jena.
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( votes)Friedrich Schiller University Jena is one of Germany’s oldest universities, located in Jena, Thuringia. Named after the renowned poet and philosopher Friedrich Schiller, who taught there, the university has a rich academic history and has been associated with influential figures in philosophy and science, including Hegel and Schrödinger. It offers a diverse range of over 200 degree programs across ten faculties, emphasizing research-oriented education and international collaboration.
Brief Description
- University or Organization: Friedrich Schiller University Jena
- Department: Various Departments
- Course Level: Postdoctoral
- Award: €2,000 monthly stipend, plus family allowances if applicable
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: Multiple
- Nationality: International
- The award can be taken in: Germany
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: All countries are eligible.
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded to postdoctoral researchers in any subject offered by the university.
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a female researcher with a doctoral degree, rated at least “very good”.
- The scholarship project must contribute to the expansion of the applicant’s scientific profile.
- A positive evaluation by one professor regarding the suitability of the applicant and the quality of the project in terms of the relevant field of research.
- Formal affiliation with a professor at Friedrich Schiller University Jena, including the option to teach at the university.
- Applicants must currently be in a transitional stage with no other funding option available at Friedrich Schiller University Jena.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the university’s application portal during the call period. The required documents include:
- A letter of motivation presenting your career plan.
- A curriculum vitae in tabular form.
- Certificates of your university and doctoral degrees.
- List of publications, awards, and third-party funding, if applicable.
- Research proposal for the scholarship project (up to ten pages), including proof of preliminary work, detailed project schedule, and work plan.
- Written statement from a professor at Friedrich Schiller University Jena regarding the project quality and candidate’s potential.
- Written statement of intent by a professor at Friedrich Schiller University Jena confirming the project’s institutional integration and support.
- To enter the application portal directly, please click here
The call for applications is open from 8 August to 15 September 2024. More information and the application portal link can be found in the official announcement document.
Benefits
Successful applicants will receive a monthly stipend of €2,000 and family allowances if applicable. The scholarship supports female postdoctoral researchers in their scientific career path, bridging transitional periods, and advancing their university careers. Funding is provided under the Thuringian Program for the Promotion of Young Women Scientists and Artists (2021 – 2025) with funds from the Free State of Thuringia and Friedrich Schiller University Jena.