FRIAS Sustainable Governance Senior Fellowship 2027-2028
The Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies offers a senior fellowship for experienced researchers based in Africa to conduct sustainable governance research in Germany. Selected scholars receive financial support, research cost contributions, and travel expense reimbursements.
Overview
The Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (FRIAS) at the University of Freiburg provides a senior fellowship opportunity aimed at strengthening academic collaboration between Africa and Germany. The programme supports independent research in sustainable governance, humanities, and social sciences over a six-month stay in Freiburg.
Benefits
- Financial support via a fellowship contract with the University of Freiburg or an alternative compensation arrangement.
- Research cost contributions to support project activities.
- Reimbursement for inbound and outbound travel expenses to and from Germany.
- Access to office space, research facilities, university services, and academic events at the University of Freiburg.
- Opportunities to engage with an international community of scholars and a global academic network.
Eligibility
- Hold a completed PhD along with at least eight years of postdoctoral research experience.
- Be based at an academic institution located in an African country.
- Have a minimum of five peer-reviewed publications published since 1 January 2017.
- Conduct research focused on sustainable governance within the humanities or social sciences.
- Obtain a letter of cooperation from an academic partner or professor at the University of Freiburg.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must complete the online application process and submit all required documentation, including a research proposal, PhD diploma, CV, publication list, and the cooperation letter from the University of Freiburg.
Deadline
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