Deadline: 31 March 2015
TWAS in collaboration with DFG is accepting applications from postdoctoral researchers around Africa for the Cooperation Visits Research Program. Under this programme, researchers are assisted in making a Cooperation Visit to an institute in Germany.
The aim of the visit is to discuss research collaboration with German scientists with the ultimate goal of developing longer-term collaboration through Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, or German Research Foundation) programmes. Visits duration is (3) months and must be undertaken within 12 months of the award.
Areas of Research: All fields of Natural Science and Social Science.
Benefits
- TWAS will cover visa, health insurance and travel expenses.
- DFG will cover accommodation and other costs for the stay in Germany.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be nationals of a sub-Saharan African country, including South Africa, and hold a research position in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Applicants must hold a PhD that has been obtained earlier than 2010.
- Applicants already on site in Germany are not eligible.
- Successful applicants can only reapply once for another cooperation visit.
- Women scientists are especially encouraged to apply.
- Applicants need to research in focus subjects mentioned above.
Application Procedure
Completed applications, together with the supporting documentation, should be sent either by email or post. Following documents should be included-
- CV, a maximum two pages and a list of 6 publications.
- A recent invitation letter from a German host – on the host institution’s letterhead paper – which should contain the proposed time of the visit (up to 3 months) and should refer to the proposed cooperation.
- Two reference letters from senior scientists familiar with your work.
- A copy of your PhD certificate plus evidence of proficiency in either English or German.
Successful applicants will be informed three months after the deadline.
For more information and application form, visit TWAS-DFG Programme.