奨学金でドイツ留学・研究ができる！RIFS Fellow Programme参加者募集！

概要

【趣旨】
The Fellow Programme is among our defining features: each year, up to 20 people are invited from across the world to join the Institute. Working closely with our research groups, projects and other fellows, they pursue innovative ideas and topics to advance sustainability transformations. Supported by the Institute in their work and aspirations, fellows are invited to develop their ideas in a supportive international community drawn from all sectors of society. RIFS helps fellows to extend their networks at the national and international levels and provides organizational and financial support for their activities. Fellows will join an ever-growing network of over 300 former fellows from over 50 countries. 

【研究テーマ】
The proposed research or other activities must be complementary to the Institute’s work programme. The thematic focus of the proposed project should engage with topics addressed by at least one of the Institute’s three overarching Research Themes and should identify at least one Research Group (= organizational level ‘below’ the Themes) they are particular interested to work with. Identifying multiple research groups your work connects to is an asset. Applicants are otherwise free in their choice of topic and activities, which may include scientific investigation, the development of policy recommendations or business models, contributing to public discourses and debates, art-making, education and public outreach, or other activities. We strongly encourage applicants to contact researchers at RIFS, ideally at least one group leader level, before submitting their application in order to gain a better understanding of our research and align their proposal with our work.

【期間】
Fellowships are granted for between six and twelve months. In exceptional and well justified cases, they may be extended for up to 24 months. This decision will be made during the fellowship.

【応募方法】
Please use our online application form only.
Your application must include the following documents as individual PDF files, each not exceeding 5MB:  

• Letter of motivation (max. 2 pages): Please explain your motivation for undertaking a fellowship at RIFS, your expectations regarding our research, and how we can support your work. Please also specify the Research Theme and Groups that your proposed project would engage with. 
• CV and achievements (max. 3 pages combined): Your CV (max. two pages) should identify the key stations of your career. Please outline the key achievements of your professional life on a third page. Please refrain from providing personal information such as your age, marital status, number of children, nationality, photos or similar information.
• Project proposal (max. 5 pages): Please describe your planned project, including specific activities and outputs. Proposals should be structured as follows: (1) title, (2) abstract (max. 300 words), (3) description of work, including intended outputs/results, (4) time plan and estimated budget. Please do not include your name or any other personal information in this document, as your proposal will be submitted for external review (see further below). 

締切

2025/6/9 (月) 23:59(CET)

ベネフィット

・奨学金の支給（各個人によって金額は異なる）

Fellows are granted a stipend during their time at RIFS.
The exact amount is determined by the Fellow’s relative seniority and family circumstances. Please see our FAQ section for further details.
Fellows may also be reimbursed for relocation and travel expenses (in- and outbound), including the travel expenses of family members.
The institute also has a limited number of apartments at its disposal in Potsdam, which can be requested by Fellows not living in Germany/Europe at the time of their application.
We are happy to support fellows in finding appropriate housing in Potsdam/Berlin and in other resettlement matters (such as finding school placements, health insurance, procuring visa/residence titles, etc.). Please contact the Head of the Fellow Programme for an individual assessment. 

対象・条件

どなたでも応募可
※non-academicの方は、希望する分野で少なくとも3-5年の関連した職務経験があることが望ましい。
※scientific community 関連の経験がある場合は、フェローシップ開始時に博士号or博士号と同等の経験を有していることが望ましい。

We welcome applications from all parts of society, including science, public administration, the private sector, civil society, media and the arts, and from all parts of the world. Applicants from the scientific community are expected to have a PhD or similar level of experience when their fellowship commences. Non-academic applicants should have at least three to five years of relevant work experience in their chosen field. 

申し込み先

RIFS Fellow Programme: Call for Applications for 2026 (f_m_x): GFZ