The University of Bonn invites scholars, preferably from Africa, Latin America, and South/East Asia, to apply for the 2024 SDG Fellowships. This fellowship program aims to facilitate joint research projects on topics related to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as outlined in the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development. Tenured faculty members (professors) at the University of Bonn can host international postdoctoral fellows for collaborative research and teaching for periods ranging from 3 to 12 months.
Eligibility Requirements
- Post-doctoral researchers with foreign citizenship invited by a full-time professor at the University of Bonn for joint research.
- Fellows should have a long-term affiliation beyond the fellowship with a university or research institute in Africa, Latin America, or South/East Asia, demonstrating expertise in an SDG-related research area.
Funding
The fellowship provides financial support for the following:
- A travel allowance (dependent on the country of origin)
- A monthly scholarship of €3,000
- Additional funds for family members (up to €300 for a spouse and €250 per child)
- A research expense allowance of up to €500 per month
Note: Insurance benefits are not included in the scholarship, and housing is not provided. The funding is for a period of at least 3 and not more than 12 months.
Application Deadline: April 30, 2024
Submission Requirements
The application must be submitted jointly by a full-time professor at the University of Bonn and the fellow.
Application Details
- Online form
- Project description (PDF, max. 8 pages) covering:
- Abstract of the proposed project (up to 250 words)
- Outline of the research project to be worked on during the fellow’s stay in Bonn; please write your proposal for a multidisciplinary audience.
- Reasons for the fellow’s invitation and a description of his or her contribution to research and teaching at the University of Bonn during his or her stay there.
- An overview of the collaboration between the applicant and the fellow so far.
- An outline of the integration of the fellow into the host institute (place of work, participation in teaching and research activities)
- An outline of follow-on value: plan for the outcome of the stay; plan for growing the collaboration in the future.
- Fellow’s CV (PDF)
- Financing plan (use the following Excel file)
For More Information
Visit the official webpage of the University of Bonn SDG Fellowships 2024 for detailed information and access to application materials.
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