You have completed your PhD and are working on your own project at a German research institution? Through its scholarship programme for postdoctoral researchers, the Daimler and Benz Foundation increases the autonomy and creativity of the next generation of academics. Funding is available for applicants from all disciplines.
Who can apply?
Requirements for applicants include the following:
- postdoctoral researchers in all subjects, especially assistant professors or academics in a comparable position such as independent leaders of young research groups, are eligible to apply
- applicants must be connected to an academic institution in Germany
- applicants must be working on their own research project
- applicants must be in the early phase of their postdoctoral work.
What form does funding take?
The main scholarship benefits are as follows:
- annual grant of 20,000 euros to finance research assistants, technical equipment, research trips and conference attendance
- duration: two years
- scholarship holders meet regularly to exchange ideas and opinions
When is the closing date for applications?
The closing date for applications for a scholarship in the 2020 postdoctoral programme is 1 October 2019.
Terms and conditions of application
The terms and conditions of application can be found here:
www.daimler-benz-stiftung.de > Postdoctoral Scholarships
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