Fellowships for threatened foreign researchers for a period of up to 24 months.

8th call now open!

KIT internal deadline: August 12, 2020

Program details

Thursday, 13 February at 6 p.m

Migration & Human Trafficking in the Global South: Cameroon to the Arab Gulf States
Lecture of Dr. Jonathan Ngeh

Location: Adolf Würth Building, bldg. 11.30, Engelbert-Arnold-Straße 2 (CS)

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Fellowship for doctoral researchers to undertake a postdoctoral study in a world-leading laboratory in a field different from their existing area of expertise.

KIT internal Deadline: August 20, 2020

KIT

KIT organized the first International Days that took place on October 9 and 10.

The International Days represent an opportunity of encounter and dialog for a better intercultural  understanding.

Panel Discussion "Living Internationality - Research Groups at KIT: Insights by Hosts"

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Helmholtz

The award is aimed at outstanding scientists (senior scientists) and research managers from abroad who have distinguished themselves through their work in areas relevant to Helmholtz.

Fulbright

For 2020-2021, Fulbright Germany welcomes applications from U.S. students and scholars from all disciplines.

On May 16, the next Humboldt Regional Group Karlsruhe-Pforzheim e.V. lecture "Natural Sciences and Engineering meet Economics" is given by Professor Dr. Dirk Wentzel and Dr. Erik Bründermann.

JSPS

The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science's (JSPS) programs provide overseas researchers with an opportunity to collaborate with researchers in Japan.

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Humboldt

Globetrotter and scientist Alexander von Humboldt was born 250 years ago. To mark the anniversary, numerous ceremonies, conferences, lectures, projects and other activities will be taking place.

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DAAD

Under DAAD’s STIBET program, KIT offers research and teaching assistantships as well as scholarships for foreign doctoral researchers.
Application deadline extended to September 30, 2018.

The special research area 1015 „Muße. Grenzen, Raumzeitlichkeit, Praktiken“ from Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, supported by the German Research Foundation offers two scholarships (12 months) to doctoral candidates from abroad. Find more information.

What is the event about?
The forum organized by the above-named organizations brings together the perspectives and selected concepts of R&I in Germany and Israel. It gives young scientists, entrepreneurs and professionals from both countries the opportunity to discuss current developments in R&I and to work together on ideas, how to promote a cross-disciplinary exchange and how to open new channels for research and innovation.
 

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The program offers highly-qualified students from Brazil, Chile, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Namibia, Peru, South Africa and Vietnam the opportunity to study in selected English-language master degree programs or to complete their PhD in applied research at German universities in the thematic fields of sustainable water management. Studies are to be carried out in Germany. The objective of the program is to qualify experts in sustainable water management technology for the respective home countries, to enhance technological cooperation between those countries and Germany.

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Instruction for a letter of motivation

Ziel des Programms ist es, in Zusammenarbeit mit der Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) hochqualifizierten promovierten deutschen Nachwuchswissenschaftlern und sowie Doktoranden einen kurzfristigen Forschungsaufenthalt an Universitäten und ausgewählten Forschungseinrichtungen in Japan zu ermöglichen. Bewerben können sich Postdoktoranden und Doktoranden aller Fachrichtungen. Gefördert werden Forschungsvorhaben an Universitäten und ausgewählten Forschungseinrichtungen in Japan. Nicht gefördert werden Aufenthalte zur Verbesserung der Sprachkenntnisse oder zur Durchführung landeskundlicher Studienen.

In a new event series, fled and threatened scientists offer insights into their research

In the winter semester 2016/17, the ZAK, in cooperation with the International Scholars & Welcome Office (IScO), will be hosting a new series of events in the scope of which refugees give an account of their scientific work. The new format is part of the KIT’s activities within the framework of the Philipp Schwartz Initiative, which was launched by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation together with the German Federal Foreign Office.

Programme - Wednesday, 19. July 2017, 18:00 
Dr. Zafer Yilmaz
of the Faculty of Economics and Social Science at University Potsdam

Location:
Foyer of the Presidential Building (Adolf-Würth-Gebäude, Geb. 11.30)
Engelbert-Arnold-Str. 2, 76131 Karlsruhe

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Do you work in the natural or economic sciences and are interested in pursuing interdisciplinary research? Would you like to network with international colleagues? Through its add-on fellowships, the Joachim Herz Stiftung supports doctoral candidates and postdocs who are working on interdisciplinary questions in the field of systems biology and related research areas or on economic questions of interdisciplinary relevance. Applications are welcome from young researchers of any nationality who are working at a German research institution.

Wie funktioniert ein echter Quantencomputer und wie weit sind wir von der Anwendung entfernt? Im Interview spricht Humboldt-Professor Wolfgang Wernsdorfer vom Physikalischen Institut (PHI) am KIT über Googles Qubit-Quantenchip und die hohe Erwartungshaltung.

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The programme "Postdoctoral Researchers International Mobility Experience" (P.R.I.M.E.) supports the international mobility of postdoctoral researchers by temporary positions at German universities in place of conventional scholarships. The programme has been funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the European Union (EU/FP7/Marie Curie Actions/COFUND). Funding is provided for 18 months, in which 12 months have to be spent abroad and 6 months (re-integration phase) at a German university. The re-integration phase is mandatory. The German university administrates the salary during the whole funding period.

Call for applications 2017 (PDF)

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The application deadline is on: May 15th, 2017

Eucor – The European Campus invites emerging researchers of its mermber universties to join an information and networking day.
The event offers an unique opportunity to inform about financing in the area of researching. Furthermore, there is the posibility to .In addition, participants have the opportunity to gain more awareness of their competences acquired during the doctoral studies, to profit from expert reports from the experts, in order to develop better career perspectives.
For whom?
The event is aimed at young researchers from the member universities of Eucor - The European Campus.

When and where?
Thursday, June 1st 2017 - 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Université de Strasbourg – Institut Le Bel

Working languages?
German and French with und Französisch (simultaneous translation)

You finished your promotion with an excellent result? You believe that science can change the world? You are able to explain the impact of your dissertation project on society in a short text? Then apply for Deutscher Studienpreis! For contributions of outstanding social significance by young researchers, the Körber-Stitung is awarding annual prizes of over 100,000 € in total, with three 25,000 € top prizes.

IScO is offering interested persons at the KIT licenses for a DUO German language course as scholarships supported by DAAD-STIBET funds. Apply now, giving your current position at KIT, your CV and a motivation letter!

German courses by DUO are offered on every level of proficiency. You learn everything you need for your stay in Germany in the courses: you hear a lot about your studies, you get to know the country and the people, you learn special languages and gain expert knowledge. Contact person: Oliver Kaas

After a successful application to IScO, further steps are undertaken in cooperation with the Studienkolleg. Your contact / online tutor will be an experienced member of their staff. Correspondence course assignments are mandatory and your learning progress will be evaluated.

Promoting  international mobility of researchers

On October 27th, the International Scholars and Welcome Office presents the 12th Humboldt-Tag at KIT. Young researchers as well as experienced scholars have the chance to receive information about funding opportunities from the Humboldt Foundation as well as about supporting services at KIT. Further  Humboldt-fellows will share their experiences and present their current research at KIT
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On 20 September 20 universities and research facilities have founded the German Section of the Scholars at Risk Network (SAR) in Bonn, in order to be able to communicate about possibilities for the support of threatened researchers and to draw attention to the infringement of academic freedom.
The German Section is part of the international Scholars at Risk Network (SAR), in which higher education institutions are working together worldwide. The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation will host the secretariat of the German Section until March 2019.
 

To the press release of the Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation

In the context of "International Networking Days 2016": Workshop - Scholars at Risk with Philipp Schwartz Initiative at KIT. Presentations and personal reports provide an insight into the refugee issue at the KIT with the opportunity for discussion.

28th September, 3 p.m.- 5 p.m.

Senatssaal, Building 11.30. Campus South 

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Deutschlands höchstdotierter Preis für Forscher aus dem Ausland, die Alexander von Humboldt-Professur, ging am 3. Mai in Berlin an Professor Wolfgang Wernsdorfer. Der Begründer der molekularen Spin-Elektronik kehrt nun von Frankreich nach Deutschland zurück: Ab 1. Juni 2016 wird Wernsdorfer am Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) an der Entwicklung künftiger Quantencomputer forschen. Den Forschungspreis, dotiert mit einem Preisgeld von fünf Millionen Euro, überreichten die Staatssekretärin im Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung Cornelia Quennet-Thielen und der Präsident der Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung Professor Helmut Schwarz.

Gudrun Niehues and Stefan Funkner joined the department of Erik Bründermann and the new FLUTE facility for their research projects as Fellows of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) brings an internationally renowned experimental physicist to Germany: Wolfgang Wernsdorfer was selected for a Humboldt Professorship. With this award, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation awards worldwide leading scientists previously working abroad. With a prize money of up to five million euros, this is Germany's highest research prize with an international focus. Wernsdorfer, a renowned expert on nanomagnets will further develop groundbreaking research at the KIT Physics Institute. The Humboldt Professorship will be awarded in May 2016 in Berlin

The Institute of Applied Physics at the KIT is looking for Ph.D. candidates in quantitative optical microscopy development and application or in biomarker and nanostructure/ nanoparticle development to support their research in the field of Optics and Photonics, Fluorescence Imaging and Biophysics.
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Tomsk Polytechnic University invites Young Researchers (under the age of 35) for a Postdoctoral Fellow position. The candidate will be involved in experimental research in Computational Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electric Power Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Material Science Engineering, Physics, Engineering Geology and Simulations of Physical-Chemical Processes. The working language is English/Russian.
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The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is granting up to six Georg Forster Research Awards annually.

The Georg Forster Research Award is granted in recognition of a researcher's entire achievements to date to academics of all disciplines whose fundamental discoveries, new theories, or insights have had a significant impact on their own discipline and beyond and who are expected to continue developing research-based solutions to the specific challenges facing transition and developing countries.

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation particularly encourages the nomination of qualified female researchers.

The award amount totals €60,000. In Germany, research awards are generally exempt from income tax under German tax law.

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The Nanyang Business School in Singapore has a PhD programme committed to nurturing future academics, researchs and thought leaders in business and welcomes ambitious men and women who want to graduate with a PhD Programme from a top business school located in Asia.

KIT-IPS/ANKA - Shizuoka University
Dr. Erik Bründermann, Humboldt Fellow and head of the Accelerator Research department at IPS of the ANKA Synchrotron Radiation Facility has recently been elected as "Honorable Guest Professor of Shizuoka University" for the fourth time in a row. KIT and Shizuoka University are both home of an IEEE Milestone!
Currently the researchers at Shizuoka University and KIT-IPS cooperate to develop terahertz cameras for imaging that use near-field effects.
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Professor Sharvan Kumar, Brown University, Rhode Island, USA, has made sustained, significant contributions, through research and education in the field of physical metallurgy, to enhance our understanding of the fundamentals of deformation response of metals, alloys and intermetallic compounds intended for current and future technological applications. Through this Humboldt Award, he will collaborate with scientists at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and the Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung in Düsseldorf to examine the mechanical behavior of Iron aluminides, High strength Steels and High Entropy Alloys.
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