FRIAS Sustainable Governance Senior Fellowship Programme 2027/2028
Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (FRIAS), University of Freiburg
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About This Scholarship
The FRIAS Sustainable Governance Senior Fellowship Programme invites experienced African researchers with a doctoral degree and minimum eight years of post-doctoral experience to conduct independent research projects at the University of Freiburg. Fellows gain access to the university’s resources, networks, and academic community while conducting full-time research on sustainable governance topics.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Research cost contribution
- Inbound travel costs
- Outbound travel costs
- Fellowship contract or compensation depending on applicant situation
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must hold a completed doctoral degree
- 2 Must have a minimum of eight years of post-doctoral experience
- 3 Must have at least 5 peer-reviewed publications since 1 January 2017, with at least one as author or co-author
- 4 Must be based in an African country at time of application
- 5 Must have at least six months of research or study experience at academic institutions in a country different from the country of first academic degree
- 6 Must have received a Master's or PhD in an African country
- 7 Research project must be in Humanities and Social Sciences with thematic focus on sustainable governance
- 8 Must obtain a letter of cooperation from an academic partner at University of Freiburg
- 9 Can be of any nationality but must be based in an African institution