Germany Short Term Fellowship

Thyssen-Humboldt Short-Term Fellowship

For law, economics and social science scholars from Latin America to facilitate specialist and regional networking. The research stay should take place between December and March in two consecutive years (divided up into two three month visits).

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and the Fritz Thyssen Foundation enable post-doctoral researchers from Latin America (list of countries), especially in the fields of law, economics and social sciences, to carry out academic projects of their own choice in Germany. The research work in Germany is scheduled to last a total of six months. This should be divided up into two visits taking place between December 2008 and March 2009 and December 2009 and March 2010 respectively. Once a year during this period (end of January 2009 and end of January 2010), a joint meeting on interdisciplinary exchange will be held for all the fellows to facilitate academic and regional networking. The research results will subsequently be published in a joint, multi-lingual anthology.

Applicants select their own academic research projects and their own hosts in Germany.

Preference will be given to applications proposing research in the following four areas:

l good governance und stable institutions

l political liability and democratisation

l development processes in Latin America and Europe: Progress and regress

Application Requirements

1. Doctorate or comparable academic degree (Ph.D., C.Sc. or equivalent), completed less than twelve years prior to the date of application. If it is not possible or customary to take a doctorate in the candidate's subject or country, an application may be submitted up to 16 years after completing a Master's or Diploma degree, provided that the publication record is commensurate with the candidate's career stage.
2. The candidate's own research profile documented by a comprehensive list of academic publications for internationally-reviewed journals and publishing houses.
3. Confirmation that research facilities are available and a detailed expert's report by an academic host at a research institution in Germany.
4. Expert references from important collaborative partners and/or academics from the candidate's own institute and, if possible, from abroad.
5. Language skills: applicants must have a good knowledge of German if it is necessary to carry out the project successfully (German language certificate required); otherwise a good knowledge of English is required (English language certificate required);
6. Focal point of residence and employment in Latin America (see list of countries) ;

Candidates who have already been sponsored by the Humboldt Foundation are not eligible to apply for this programme and should submit applications for further research visits through the Humboldt Foundation's Alumni Programme.

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Contact: info@avh.de