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IEG FELLOWSHIPS FOR DOCTORAL STUDENTS

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Application Deadline: August 15, 2024

LOCATION: Germany

These are open to PhD students from Germany and abroad who have at least a Masters level degree in history, theology or another discipline which works historically. 

ELIGIBILITY:

They must have been pursuing their doctorate for no more than three years at the time of the application deadline, substantiated exceptions to this rule are possible. As a research institution that is not part of a university, the Institute does not hold any examinations and does not award any academic qualifications. Dissertations are completed under the supervision of the fellowship holder’s supervisor at their home university.

Application documents in the following order:

the completed application form

curriculum vitae and a list of publications (if applicable) (please do not send photographs)

an outline of the Ph.D.-thesis (up to 15,000 characters excluding footnotes and spaces)

the structure of the Ph.D.-thesis

a detailed timetable for the intended stay at the Institute

copies of university transcripts and proof of language competence 

Please ensure that any attachments are PDF files. 

Please use the IEG application form which can be found under Downloads on the right.

Applications should be submitted by email to:

Leibniz Institute of European History
The Directors
Prof. Dr. Nicole Reinhardt | Prof. Dr. Johannes Paulmann
Re: Fellowship Application

Please send your application to application@ieg-mainz.de.

You may write in either English or German; we recommend that you use the language in which you are most proficient. Proficiency in English is required.

BENEFIT:

IEG Fellowship for doctoral students have a monthly value of € 1,350.

Fellowship holders whose partners accompany them to Mainz and do not have an income of more than 450 euros per month may receive a family allowance. Please indicate in your application whether your partner accompanies you to Mainz.  

Fellows who come to Mainz accompanied by their underage children can apply for child allowance.

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Opportunities, PhD/post doctoral, Scholarships

TWAS-ICCBS POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME

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Application Deadline: 17 July 2024

LOCATION: Pakistan

For young scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in organic chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular medicine, pharmacology or physical chemistry at the International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) — comprising the H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry and the Dr. Panjwani Centre for Molecular and Drug Research in Karachi, Pakistan.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants for these fellowships must meet the following criteria:

be a maximum age of 45 years on 31 December of the application year.

be nationals of a developing country (other than Pakistan);

hold a PhD degree in a field of natural sciences;

must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in Pakistan or any developed country;

be regularly employed in a developing country (other than Pakistan) and hold a research assignment there;

provide a certificate of good health from a qualified medical doctor;

provide an official Preliminary Acceptance Letter from ICCBS (see sample letter that can be downloaded below or contained in the online application form). Requests for acceptance must be directed to the Director of ICCBS, Prof. Dr. Farzana Shaheen  (farzana-shaheen@iccs.edu or hej@cyber.net.pk or pcmd@cyber.net.pk or protocol.iccbs@iccs.edu) who will facilitate the assignment of a host supervisor. In contacting Prof. Farzana Shaheen, applicants must accompany their request for a preliminary acceptance letter with copy of their CV, a research proposal outline and two recommendation letters.

provide evidence of proficiency in English, if medium of education was not English.

Candidates are encouraged to refer to the following resources to test their level of English:

https://www.daad.de/en/study-and-research-in-germany/scholarships/important-information-for-scholarship-applicants/ (see Point 9)

https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/english-levels/online-english-level-test

https://www.britishcouncil.org/english/learn-online/englishscore

provide evidence of proficiency in English, if medium of education was not English;

provide evidence that s/he will return to her/his home country on completion of the fellowship;

not take up other assignments during the period of her/his fellowship;

be financially responsible for any accompanying family members.

BENEFIT:

ICCBS will provide a monthly stipend which should be used to cover living costs such as food, accommodation, local transportation and incidental minor illness. The monthly stipend will not be convertible into foreign currency.

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