Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Walter Benjamin-Programme

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In the Walter Benjamin Programme, the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) also supports refugee researchers in applying for a position at a German research institution.

 

Funding scope:
  • Maximum of 2 years Duration
  • Postdoctoral position
  • Employment at a research institution financed by the DFG
  • Material cost allowance of 250 EUR per month

Eligibility to apply:

  • No previous availability of comparable position in the research system
  • No restriction with regard to career stage
  • No receipt of other funding for refugee researchers in Germany
  • At the time of application, they have not been outside their home country for more than three years.
  • There is a residence status in connection with an asylum procedure within the EU which shows a recognised risk, or credible proof of risk from a third party, e.g. documentation by the Scholars at Risk Network (SAR) or the Council for At-Risk Academics (CARA), is submitted no more than 12 months before the application is submitted
Deadline:
  • Applications can be submitted at any time without a deadline

For further information, please visit the DFG website.

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