2011 Leibniz-DAAD Research Fellowships

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'Leibniz – DAAD Research Fellowships' is a new programme implemented by the ' Leibniz Association' (Wissenschaftsgemeinschaft Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz), and the 'German Academic Exchange Service' (DAAD). The fellowships offer highly-qualified recent foreign postdocs the opportunity to conduct special research at institutes of the Leibniz-Association in Germany.

Grants for postdoc studies can be awarded for up to a maximum of 12 months. The grant includes:
•   a monthly instalment of 1,840,- EUR;
•   a monthly subsidy of 58 EUR for the insurance for health, accident and personal/private liability in Germany (53 EUR per month has to be covered by the fellowship holder);
•   a two-month German language course (if desired).

Application Requirements:
At the time of their application, applicants for a Leibniz-DAAD Research Fellowship should
•   be able to prove their outstanding study or research achievements,
•   have completed their studies with a PhD or equivalent degree (no more than two years should have passed since graduation),
•   have an excellent knowledge of English.
•   A knowledge of German is advantageous.

Special note for applicants from the field of medicine: A university degree is considered equivalent to the German medical practice licence, the Approbation – that is proof of at least seven years of medical training and the licence to practice medicine in the home country.

Application Papers:
Application papers must always be submitted in duplicate. Incomplete papers are not processed. To apply, please use the form "Application for Research Grants and Study Scholarships" (downloadable from
         DAAD - Application Forms / Downloads
      ).

To complete your application, please enclose the following papers and documents:
•   abstract of the doctoral/PhD thesis (max. 3 pages),
•   list of publications if any,
•   complete curriculum vitae,
•   two letters of reference from senior academics from the applicants field,
•   copies of academic degree certificates,
•   recent photograph (attached to the application form),
•   proof of English language skills (TOEFL 550/213/80; IELTS: 5.5),
•   description of the research project and
•   detailed work plan and schedule.

Please note: By applying for a fellowship within the Leibniz-DAAD Research Fellowships Programme you give your consent to the DAAD to forward your documents and your personal details to Leibniz Association and its relevant institutions. The DAAD and the Leibniz Association as well as the Leibniz Institutions will not pass on your details to third parties.

The DAAD regrets to be unable to consider incomplete applications.

This date is absolutely final and it is strictly enforced.   

Postal Address:
German Academic Exchange Service
Section 522
Kennedyallee 50
53175 Bonn
Postfach 20 04 04
53134 Bonn

Contact:
Ms Cordula Behrsing
Tel.:  (0228) 882-781       
Fax: (0228) 882-9781
E-Mail: behrsing@daad.de

Closing Date: 20 June 2011.

Source:
         DAAD - Leibniz-DAAD Research Fellowships - Announcement 2011
      

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