Postdoctoral & Doctoral Positions (ZU|Foundation / Zeppelin University)

The ZU|Foundation offers a continuous funding opportunity in Baden-Württemberg to financially support outstanding scientific qualification positions at Zeppelin University. As a grant provider, it targets companies, foundations, interest groups, associations, private individuals, public institutions, as well as non-profit organizations. The aim of this funding is to provide doctoral and postdoctoral researchers with excellent working conditions to address in-depth research questions while simultaneously gaining practical teaching experience in the university environment. Close supervision by professors ensures expert guidance and promotes interdisciplinary exchange in the fields of research & innovation, science, as well as education & training.

Funding is primarily provided for personnel expenses related to filling doctoral and postdoctoral positions, with the purpose of advancing high-quality scientific work and strengthening the next generation of researchers in the long term. The grant can be applied for continuously, allowing for flexible project durations and needs-based budgets. This financing option is suitable for all sponsors who wish to strategically leverage the scientific potential of young researchers to sustainably anchor innovative questions within their organization or industry.