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University of Bonn SDG Fellowships

Bonn SDG Fellowships

Bonn SDG Fellowships Invitation of scholars preferably from Africa, Latin America, and South/ East) Asia for research on Sustainable Development Goals-related topics (for periods of 3–12 months).

For funding starting at the earliest in January 2024, and no later than July 2024. Deadline for applications is May 03, 2023.

Bonn SDG Fellowships Funding conditions

What is the goal of the funding line?

Through this fellowship program, tenured faculty (in the rank of professor) at the University of Bonn can invite international postdoctoral fellows for a joint research project on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as set forth by the United Nations in its Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development.

The scientists should research and teach together with a professor from the University of Bonn for one or two semesters.

Special Regional Focus – Bonn SDG Fellowships

The University of Bonn currently has a large number of collaborations with universities and research institutes in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

As shown by the SDG index, implementing the Sustainable Development Goals poses considerable challenges for many countries in these regions. Based on the 17th Sustainable Development Goal, “Partnerships for the Goals,” researchers in the above-mentioned regions are given preference for the Bonn SDG Fellowships.

The goal is to support talented researchers and build and strengthen networks through them.

The funding is for a period of at least 3 and not more than 12 months.

Who is eligible for funding? – Bonn SDG Fellowships

Post-doctoral researchers (with foreign citizenship) invited by a professor of the University of Bonn for a joint research project.

The fellow should have a long-term affiliation (research or teach) at a university or research institute in the above-mentioned regions beyond her/his fellowship and demonstrate proven expertise in an area of research from the thematic spectrum of the SDGs.

Please note that we cannot match and establish contact between interested fellows and faculty at the University of Bonn.

What is the size of the funding? – Bonn SDG Fellowships

The Bonn SDG Fellowships funding can cover the following:

  • A travel allowance (depending on country of origin)
  • A scholarship of €3,000 per month (additional funds for family members: up to €300 for a spouse and €250 per child)
  • A research expense allowance of up to €500 per month.

Insurance benefits are not included in the scholarship.

Please note that the International Office cannot provide housing for scholarship recipients.

The funding is for a period of at least 3 and not more than 12 months. When calculating costs please note the instructions in the financing plan (Excel file, download here).

What are the selection criteria?

Bonn SDG Fellowships project proposals are evaluated in two categories:

Academic Quality and Mutual Benefit (50%): quality of the research project to be worked on during the stay in Bonn; work on a topic that contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as set forth by the United Nations in its Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development; relevance of the research topic to developments in the region of origin; fellow’s contribution to academic life in Bonn (e.g. via public lectures, seminars or colloquiums); fellow’s integration into the host institute (place of work, integration into existing teaching and research activities)
Strategic Relevance and Potential for Future Cooperation (50%): Intensity of the existing cooperation; plans for long-term research relationships between the fellow and the host institute in Bonn; connection to Bonn’s research profile ; how the research will be shared with broader academic communities

In case two proposal score the same, the category “Academic Quality and Mutual Benefit” will be given priority.

Selection Process:

Pre-assessment: anonymous by independent experts from the University of Bonn
Final decision: a committee made up of representatives from all of University of Bonn’s faculties will discuss the shortlist and select the fellowships.
Depending on the requested amounts, up to five projects can be funded
Approval rate 2021: 35 proposals, 3 grants

Who submits the application?

The application must be submitted by a full-time professor at the University of Bonn together with the fellow.

Please note that we cannot match and establish contact between interested fellows and faculty at the University of Bonn.

What does the application include? – Bonn SDG Fellowships

  • Online form
  • Project description (PDF of max. 8 pages), consisting of:
  1. An outline of the research project to be worked on during the fellow’s stay in Bonn; please write your proposal for a multidisciplinary audience
  2. Reasons for the fellow’s invitation and a description of his or her contribution to research and teaching at the University of Bonn, an outline of the activities through which the fellow will enrich university life at the University of Bonn during his or her stay there
  3. An overview of the collaboration between the applicant and the fellow so far
  4. An outline of the integration of the fellow into the host institute (place of work, participation in teaching and research activities)
  5. An outline of follow-on value: (a) plan for the outcome of the stay, (b) plan for growing the collaboration in the future.

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