Highly passionate candidates from all around the world have a great way to manage their finances by applying for the Argelander Academy Grants at the University of Bonn in Germany.
Argelander Program is open for early-career researchers and provides comprehensive support to promote early independent research. The aim of this funding line is to foster networks, support early independence, increase international visibility, encourage work on innovative research questions and promote collaborative research projects.
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Summary
Wonderful opportunity for international students in Germany.The Center for Development Research (ZEF) is an institute under the University of Bonn that aims to find science-based solutions to development-related issues. The University of Bonn is one of the most distinguished and well-networked research universities in the world and conducts research in fields defined by the Excellence Strategy.
Why choose to study at the University of Bonn? The University of Bonn is distinguished by its variety, global reach, world-class research, and active student life.
Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn Information
Founded in 1818, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn (University of Bonn) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Bonn (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), North Rhine-Westphalia. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (Ministry of Culture and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia), Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn (UNIBONN) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn (UNIBONN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 201 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Offered Benefits
The University of Bonn will provide study expenses in the following manner:
- Travel and accommodation expenses for up to 4 international postdocs staying in Bonn between two to eight weeks. Upon availability, housing can be provided in the University Guest House
- Travel allowance according to DAAD standards (determined according to country of origin, not actual costs)
- Accommodation allowance (1200 € / month)
- Costs for Visa Applications for the international guest will be reimbursed
- Optional: Support by the hosting institute, e.g. for research costs
- Up to €5.000 will be provided for a small conference or symposium to conclude the visit. This encompasses the invitation of up to two guest speakers (travel and accommodation for up to 4 nights) and catering and advertisement costs for the event.
- Upon request the costs for accompanying children and partners of the international guests can be subsidized.
- Beyond funding:
- International postdocs will have the opportunity to benefit from the Argelander Program, especially the workshops offered within the Postdoc plus Training Program
- Opportunity to host the concluding conference/symposium in the Argelander Competence Center
- Administrative support for the conference organization
- Consultation on funding opportunities and individual funding consultation.