Lichtenberg-Kolleg Early Career Fellowships for International Researchers Program for Study in University of Göttingen, Germany

If you would like to study in University of Göttingen, Germany and pursue Full Time Postdoctoral Research Program in:-

• Globalising the Enlightenment: Knowledge, Culture, Travel, Exchange and Collections & Human Rights, Constitutional Politics and Religious Diversity.
• Primate Cognition: Philosophical, Linguistic, and Historical Perspectives you can avail Lichtenberg-Kolleg Early Career Fellowships for International Researchers Program which is being offered by Lichtenberg-Kolleg – Göttingen Institute for Advanced Study.

This is a Postdoctoral Research Program Merit Based Scholarship and students are eligible from International Student to apply for the same. Only 12 such awards are being offered and the deadline for application is 02-Mar-15.
This Scholarship will offer you:-
Grant: The tax-free Scholarship Consists of:-

• A basic grant of between 1.365,- and 1.518,- Euro per month (according to the University of Göttingen Guidelines for Research Fellowships).
• 203,- Euro as a research and publication allowance per month.
• 600,- Euro per month as allowance for accommodation.

Where applicable, family allowances will be added to the basic grant (see below).
Family Allowance: There is a dependents allowance of 400,- Euro per month for the first dependent child living with the Fellow in Göttingen. For every additional child the allowance is 100,- Euro per month. Fellows are entitled to these allowances if they are not receiving any similar allowance from another source, and on presentation of birth certificates. A school or university certificate is required for dependent children in full-time education and over the age of 18 for 22 Month’s.

Name of Scholarships:	Lichtenberg-Kolleg Early Career Fellowships for International Researchers Program
Scholarship is offered by:	Lichtenberg-Kolleg – Göttingen Institute for Advanced Study
Scholarship Offers:	Grant: The tax-free scholarship consists of:- A basic grant of between 1.365,- and 1.518,- Euro per month (according to the University of Göttingen Guidelines for Research Fellowships). 203,- Euro as a research and publication allowance per month. 600,- Euro per month as allowance for accommodation. Where applicable, family allowances will be added to the basic grant (see below). Family Allowance: There is a dependents allowance of 400,- Euro per month for the first dependent child living with the Fellow in Göttingen. For every additional child the allowance is 100,- Euro per month. Fellows are entitled to these allowances if they are not receiving any similar allowance from another source, and on presentation of birth certificates. A school or university certificate is required for dependent children in full-time education and over the age of 18.
Duration of Reward / Grant:	22 Month’s
Education Field:	Globalising the Enlightenment: Knowledge, Culture, Travel, Exchange and Collections & Human Rights, Constitutional Politics and Religious Diversity. Primate Cognition: Philosophical, Linguistic, and Historical Perspectives.
Education Level:	Postdoctoral Research Program
Based on:	Merit Based
Scholarship is open for:	University of Göttingen, Germany
Students are eligible from:	International Student
Number of Awards / Scholarships:	12
Important Dates:	Open Date: Not Available Last Date: 02-Mar-15
Eligibility:	Candidates are eligible during the six-year period following the successful completion of their Ph.D. The Ph.D. thesis will have to be handed in before application and the Ph.D. defence should take place no later than 30/09/2015. Extensions to the six-year rule are allowed for applicants whose academic career has been interrupted for maternity leave or illness. Please provide information on circumstances in the application.Successful candidates will be asked to provide supporting documents. Göttingen graduates are encouraged to apply although candidates from outside Göttingen with equivalent qualifications will be favoured. Candidates of all nationalities are eligible for the ECF. The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as they are underrepresented in this field. Disabled persons with equivalent aptitude will be favoured.
Important Information:	Fellows are selected on the basis of their research excellence and potential, their academic career interests, and the availability of Göttingen faculty to provide mentorship. Research excellence is assessed on the basis of the candidate’s contributions (publications, PhD thesis, etc.) and other supporting evidence (i.e. letters of reference and research plan). Academic career interests are assessed on the basis of the CV and other supporting evidence (i.e. letters of reference).ECF will be assigned to those candidates, satisfying the research excellence criteria and who will benefit most from the ECF Programme, which is oriented towards the early stages of the post-doc academic career. The capacity and availability of University of Göttingen faculty to provide mentorship is taken into account; however, while having common research interests may be helpful, it is not a necessity for mentorship.

To apply for the above scholarship / award / grant you should submit the following documents and should possess the following:

• Prepare your CV with a list of publications.
• Prepare a “Research and academic career statement” briefly explaining your career ambitions and research plans (up to 3000 words). The statement should include a summary of research contributions and interests, academic career plans, fields of specialization, and teaching experience. A detailed research and academic plan is not required but, if possible, a reference should be made to how a Lichtenberg-Kolleg ECF can contribute to achieve your career goals.
• Documents Necessary: Ph.D. degree certificate or statement that Ph.D. has been handed in.
• Prepare a Cover Letter Stating: 1) your first name, 2) your family name, 3) your citizenship, 3) the year you received your PhD, 4) the name of the university that awarded you your PhD, 5) the title of your project proposal, 6) your academic subject/field (i.e.: history, literature, psychology, etc.), 7) the research focus you are applying for and 8) the names and institution of the two referees who are sending your letters of references.
• Please send all documents as one pdf file to lichtenbergkolleg@zvw.uni-goettingen.de and indicate in the subject of your e-mail to which one of the three research areas you are applying.
• Two confidential letters of reference (also in pdf) should be sent directly by the referees or via a dossier service/agency to lichtenbergkolleg@zvw.uni-goettingen.de.
• All application material has to be in English. Please provide translations of certificates if necessary.
• Use standard international fonts and avoid macros, special characters and password-protected attachments.

Once all the information has been received by Lichtenberg-Kolleg – Göttingen Institute for Advanced Study and the assessment of the submitted documents is complete, you will be informed about your selection in the same.
If you are looking for more information about Lichtenberg-Kolleg Early Career Fellowships for International Researchers Program you are requested to visit the following page: http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/501529.html