Manfred Ulmer Scholarship
The Manfred Ulmer Scholarship contributes to the ZUKOnnect Fellowship for early-career researchers from Africa, Asia, or South America, supporting a one-year research stay at the Zukunftskolleg of the University of Konstanz.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Contribution to the ZUKOnnect Fellowship, a scholarship for early-career researchers from Africa, Asia, or South America, to enable a one-year research stay (nine months digital, three months on-site) at the Zukunftskolleg of the University of Konstanz.
Eligible expenses
- Scholarship
- Travel expenses
- Research cost subsidy
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
Funding requirements
- Place of birth and work in a country in Africa, Asia, or South America
- PhD completed no more than 2 years before application or PhD in the final phase
- No permanent professorship or habilitation
- Research project fits one of the disciplines at the University of Konstanz
- Naming of a supervisor at the University of Konstanz (Track A) or nomination by a (junior) professor (Track N)
Documents required for application
- Motivation letter (max. 2 pages)
- Summary of the research project (max. 3 pages)
- Detailed work and schedule plan (max. 2 pages)
- Curriculum vitae
- Relevant certificates (e.g., doctoral degree certificate or supervision confirmation)
- Academic letter of recommendation (Track A) or nomination letter (Track N)
Evaluation criteria
- Quality and relevance of the research project
- Interdisciplinary approach and networking potential
- Contribution to the Future College community
Description
The Manfred Ulmer Scholarship supports the ZUKOnnect Fellowship at the Zukunftskolleg of the University of Konstanz to attract outstanding early-career researchers from Africa, Asia, and South America for a twelve-month research program. Nine months are conducted virtually, followed by a three-month on-site stay in Konstanz, where the fellows are integrated into interdisciplinary working groups. The aim is to enhance the quality and practical relevance of the research projects, create cross-disciplinary networking opportunities, and make a sustainable contribution to the Zukunftskolleg community. The funding includes a monthly scholarship totaling €6,000, travel and research expense allowances, as well as access to training programs and library services.
Eligible candidates are doctoral graduates (maximum two years post-completion) or doctoral candidates in the final phase of their PhD, born and working in a country in Africa, Asia, or South America, whose research topics connect to one of the faculties at the University of Konstanz. A prerequisite is the nomination of a supervisor at the University of Konstanz (Track A) or a nomination by a (junior) professor (Track N). Application documents include a motivation letter, project summary, work and timeline plan, CV, relevant certificates, and a letter of recommendation or nomination. Applications must be submitted by February 1, 2026, 12:00 CET; the project start is from August 1, 2026. Selection is based on research quality, interdisciplinarity, and contribution to the Zukunftskolleg community.
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