Universität Konstanz ZUKOnnect Fellowships for Scholars from Africa, Asia and Latin America 2025

The Zukunftskolleg Konnect Fellowships support early career researchers from Africa, Asia and Latin America, who do research that fits to one of the thirteen departments at the University of Konstanz. As a ZUKOnnect Fellow, you can use this time to extend your research networks and to get to know the research environment at the University of Konstanz while keeping your position at home. As these fellowships can build a first bridge to the German and European academic system, we also encourage doctoral students in their last year to apply. The Zukunftskolleg will not offer employment contracts for ZUKOnnect Fellows.

• Table of Content
• About University Of Konstanz
• ZUKOnnect Fellowships
• Aim and Benefits of ZUKOnnect Fellowships
• Requirements for ZUKOnnect Fellowships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

ZUKOnnect Fellowships

Aim and Benefits of ZUKOnnect Fellowships

• During the on-campus research stay, a stipend of € 1,300/month for doctoral students and € 2,000/month for postdoctoral researchers (following DAAD guidelines).
• Standard expenses for one economy-class trip to Konstanz and back.
• The chance to participate in events organized by the Zukunftskolleg.
• Access to library resources.
• Access to IT services.
• Access to research support services (via Research Support).
• up to 750€ research allowance upon request
• Research Return Visit by a member of University of Konstanz to your home institution upon request.
• ZUKOnnect Fellows will benefit from a digital affiliation extending the total period to 12 months. The digital affiliation will be supported with up to € 900 (lump sum).
• German language course (online and on site to be confirmed for 2025).
• Career Kit Plus – weekly series of seminars and workshops offered by the University of Konstanz staff members or external trainers (e.g. open access, good practice in academic writing, career perspectives, funding opportunities, but also sight visits and other encounters) Programme for 2025 to be confirmed.
• “Fellows go Local” – ZUKOnnect meetings with fellows, staff, PhD students  in town, helping to adjust in the local region supported by the Universitätsgesellschaft Konstanz.

Requirements for ZUKOnnect Fellowships Qualification

• You were born AND work in a country in Latin America, Asia or Africa.
• You hold a doctorate (max. 2 years, doctoral degree granted after 15 February 2023) OR are a doctoral student in your final year.
• Your doctorate was/ is going to be completed at a university in Latin America, Asia or Africa.
• You do not hold a permanent professorship, nor do you have a habilitation or equivalent qualification (Venia legendi).
• Your research project should tie in with one of the disciplines represented at the University of Konstanz.
• Track A: You should name a researcher at the University of Konstanz with whom you intend to collaborate (no need to contact person(s) in advance!).
• Track B: Nomination by one (Junior) professor of the University of Konstanz
• Preference will be given to applicants who plan to team up with one of our current Zukunftskolleg Fellows or within the Cluster “Politics of Inequality” or “Collective Behaviour”.
• Preference will be given to fellows from countries not represented in our community

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Universität Konstanz fellowship wesbite