This grant program is designed for the invitation of excellent researchers from all areas of specialization to spend a short period of time at the University of Bonn (up to 12 days). Preference will be given to scholars from strategic partner universities and universities in priority countries for international collaboration.
The idea is to involve the fellows in Bonn’s academic life as much as possible and make them visible to the public (or at least the academic public). Additionally, these fellowships are supposed to open up areas for future collaboration projects between applicants and fellows.
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.
Eligibility Criteria
Post-doctoral scholars and experienced faculty who research and/ or teach abroad at a university or research institute and who have a strong international reputation in their field of research. Researchers need to be invited by a host from the University of Bonn. Applications can only be submitted by members of the University.
Please note that we cannot establish contact between interested fellows and faculty from the University of Bonn.
Persons already funded (PDF)
Offered Benefits
The funding covers:
- A travel allowance (depending on country of origin)
- An allowance of €160 per day (up to 12 days including day of arrival and departure)
- Material expenses for events (up to €500 per proposal)
When calculating costs, please note the instructions in the financing plan ( Excel table, download here).
Application Process
Go to University of Bonn on www.uni-bonn.de to apply
Required Documents:
- Online form
- Project description (PDF of no more than 6 pages plus fellow’s declaration of consent), consisting of:
- Planned time period for the fellow’s visit (month)
- Reasons for inviting the fellow, in particular an account of their key research accomplishments and international reputation
- If applicable: an overview of the existing collaboration between the applicant and the fellow
- A plan of how the fellow will be integrated into Bonn’s academic life during his or her stay
- A description of the envisaged short- or long-term outcome of the stay; if applicable, a plan or list of goals for further collaboration
- The fellow’s informal declaration of consent to the application
- CV of the fellow (PDF)
- Signed Invitation Letter from the Host at University of Bonn (PDF)
- A financing plan (please download and use this Excel table)
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.