The “Postdoc International” POINT research fellowship program – co-financed by the German Excellence Initiative and the Marie Curie Program of the European Commission – provides funding for outstanding postdoctoral researchers from all disciplines to conduct their own research project at Freie Universität Berlin. More information about the program: www.fu-berlin.de/en/sites/promovieren/drs/drs_fellowships/incoming_fellowships_call2014

The POINT program was designed by Dahlem Research School at Freie Universität Berlin to promote the further academic career development through research funding, a tailored qualification program and the opportunity to develop teaching and leadership skills. It also provides essential professional guidance on preparing grant proposals to support POINT fellows in obtaining funding for follow-up research projects at Freie Universität Berlin.

Dahlem Research School offers: 20 Postdoc Fellowships in

Humanities and Social Sciences:

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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2. <!--[endif]-->The Center for Area Studies (CAS)

<!--[if !supportLists]-->3. <!--[endif]-->The Dahlem Humanities Center (DHC)

<!--[if !supportLists]-->4. <!--[endif]-->The Graduate School of East Asian Studies (GEAS)

<!--[if !supportLists]-->5. <!--[endif]-->Topoi - The Formation and Transformation of Space and Knowledge in Ancient Civilizations

Natural and Life Sciences:

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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2. <!--[endif]-->The Dahlem Centre for Plant Sciences (DCPS)

<!--[if !supportLists]-->3. <!--[endif]-->Disease in Human Aging (DynAge) (investigates dynamics at the level of molecules, individuals and society)

<!--[if !supportLists]-->4. <!--[endif]-->NanoScale (focuses on advanced interdisciplinary research on materials properties of nanoscale systems)

<!--[if !supportLists]-->5. <!--[endif]-->NeuroCure (focuses on neurological disorders)

Eligibility:

Starting in January 2015, each research fellowship will be awarded for 18 months. The call is open to experienced researchers of all disciplines and all nationalities who:

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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2. <!--[endif]-->Completed their doctoral degree no longer than 6 years before the deadline

<!--[if !supportLists]-->3. <!--[endif]-->Have not resided in Germany for longer than 12 months during the last 36 months

Female postdoctoral researchers and returnees from phases of international, inter-sectoral and/or non-academic mobility (such as researching outside Germany, working for industry or a career break e.g. due to family reasons) are specifically encouraged to apply.

Applicants have to submit a project plan based around the research fields/ key topics of the participating Excellence Projects or Focus Areas.

Deadline for applications: 4 July 2014, 12:00 noon (Berlin local time)

Funding

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<!--[if !supportLists]-->4. <!--[endif]-->A research allowance for the duration of the project of 10.800 Euro for non lab-based/ 16.200 Euro for field trip-based/ 21.600 Euro for lab-based projects

<!--[if !supportLists]-->5. <!--[endif]-->A monthly mobility allowance of 200 Euro and a one-time travel allowance

Application

To apply, candidates need to register with the DRS online application platform on the DRS website. Once registered, they should fill out the online application form and upload all required documents. Incomplete applications and applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

For further application details please visit the DRS website at:

www.fu-berlin.de/en/sites/promovieren/drs/drs_fellowships/incoming_fellowships_call2014

Contacts

Dahlem Research School Fellowship Team: fellowship-drs@fu-berlin.de

www.fu-berlin.de/en/drs/drs_fellowships