SE²A – Fellowships for Experienced Researchers from abroad - Call for application
The Cluster of Excellence SE²A offers long-term research stays for excellent experienced researchers from abroad at the two recognition levels defined as "SE²A-Fellowships" and "SE²A-Awards". Close collaboration during a research stay with the scientists of the Cluster SE²A fertilises scientific exchange in a direct way, builds trust, and creates joint research results.
The Fellowship for experienced researchers allows to
- carry out 6-12 months research at one of the Cluster sites in Niedersachsen, Germany
- choose your own topic of research in the field of sustainable and energy-efficient aviation and co-operate with the entire team of SE²A
- propose the academic host which must be Principal Investigator of the Cluster SE²A
- clearly define your own, original ideas on advanced scientific methodologies and/or new knowledge that your Fellowship will add to the research in the Cluster SE²A
Eligibility for the SE²A Fellowships
- completion of doctorate less than twelve years ago at time of application
- individual own research profile with an independent publication record
- academic performance well above the average of the respective discipline
- working at the level of an Assistant Professor, Junior Research Group Leader, Associate Professor or in equivalent research positions
Application process and selection procedure
- the Proposal can be handed in at any time
- the Fellowship is flexible and can be divided up into as many as two stays within two years
- an allowance of 3170 € per month plus travel reimbursement (one-time) is sponsored
- host is expected to cover all needed consumables and investment as needed for the research stay and receives a lump sum of 400 € per month to cover all expenses arising from research work
- the selection procedure including time-line is depicted in the figure
- for further information please see the guideline for application
- submit your full application by email
