Deadline: 30 October 2015
The International Social Science Council (ISSC) and the WZB Berlin Social Science Center have issued call for applications for their joint WZB-ISSC Global Fellowship Programme to contribute towards building a new generation of outstanding social scientists in developing countries, who are willing and able to contribute to solving current global problems.The fellowship enables an outstanding early career scientist from a developing country to spend four to six months in 2016 at the WZB to conduct research.
Benefits
The Fellow will receive:
- A grant for up to six months at a level commensurate with a German postdoctoral researcher,
- A contribution to local accommodation (up to EUR 500 per month),
- Economy roundtrip ticket to and from Berlin,
- Workspace (equipped with PC, Internet and email access, telephone), as well as full library privileges and additional technical services.
Eligibility Criteria
Career scientist (postdoctoral researcher with no more than 5 years’ work experience after their PhD or scientists without a PhD but with an equivalent level of research experience and output) residing and working in a developing country is eligible to apply for the programme.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit their applications electronically at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit Global Fellowship.
