Joint Berlin-Jerusalem Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program for International Students in Germany

  •  Fellowship, Internship
  •  31-Jan-2020
  •   Germany
  • $$  € 2,000

Applications are open for highly qualified researchers of all nationalities to apply for the Joint Berlin-Jerusalem Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program. The scheme is funded by the two universities namely the Free University of Berlin and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

The goal of this program is to pool resources and attract highly promising postdoctoral researchers to the combined strengths of two renowned research universities working in partnership.

Founded in 1948, Freie Universität Berlin has 15 departments and central institutes including veterinary studies. It offers vocational training, opportunities for cooperative academic education.

Why should apply for this research project? In this program, candidates can commence the postdoctoral research and learn how the project will profit from the research environments of both institutions.

Freie Universität Berlin Information

Freie Universität Berlin Grants

Joint Berlin-Jerusalem Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program for International Students in Germany Established in 1948, Freie Universität Berlin (Free University of Berlin) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Berlin (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Senatskanzlei Wissenschaft und Forschung, Berlin (Senate Chancellery for Science and Research, Berlin), Freie Universität Berlin (FUB) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Freie Universität Berlin (FUB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 71 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Offered Benefits

The university will provide a monthly stipend of € 2,000 and a one-time relocation allowance (€ 2,000).

Application Process

  • How to Apply: Candidates are asked to register and submit their applications via the FUB application form at Dahlem Research School. For questions regarding the program and application procedures please contact the staff in charge at both universities: Limor Levy, International Office, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem: [email protected] and Hans-Martin Meis, Center for International Cooperation, Freie Universität Berlin: [email protected]
  • Supporting Documents: You are required to upload all the following documents:
  • Research proposal and time plan (max. 10 pages in total including all references/figures/tables).
  • Concise Curriculum Vitae with a list of principal publications (max. 4 pages in total).
  • Two recommendation letters (including one from the applicant’s doctoral supervisor) – can be sent directly to the below coordinators if the referees prefer.
  • Two explicit endorsement letters by the potential host supervisors at Freie Universität Berlin and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
  • Admission Requirements: For admission, applicants must have a master’s degree from a recognized university.
  • Language Requirement: Students need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English.
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