ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP:
The successful applicant will be funded for a short-term research stay of two months in 2025. The funding period will be arranged individually by the applicant. The fellow will propose and undertake their own research project related to the economics and governance of the bioeconomy under the supervision of the research group leader Dr. Terese Venus and in collaboration with the ReValueD project team. Upon acceptance of the fellowship, it is expected that the fellow will write at least one manuscript for peer-reviewed publication in collaboration with the ReValueD team. This manuscript will be based on the research conducted during the fellowship period and contribute to the scientific literature on the circular bioeconomy. The fellow will conduct research and engage in the research and academic activities of the research group, e.g. by holding a lecture, talk or workshop at least once during their time in Passau. The current call invites applications for the year 2025. The application deadline is Saturday, 30th November 2024.
REQUIREMENTS:
The fellowship invites economics researchers who have completed doctoral degree to apply. The particular area of interest of this fellowship is Latin America. Special consideration will be given to research proposals of applicants from research institutions of Costa Rica, although candidates from any country in Latin America are also encouraged to apply.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF PASSAU
For the fellows, the stay offers outstanding research conditions in an inspiring environment. Most of the University’s buildings are located on an award-winning urban campus, and everything is within walking distance. The city itself, Passau, which has the bynames ‘City of Three Rivers’ and ‘Bavarian Venice’ due to its Renaissance Italian flair, is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful in Germany. It is situated in Lower Bavaria, in the southern foothills of the Bavarian Forest, close to Austria and the Czech Republic.
CONTACT
For more information on the fellowship, the application process and funding guidelines, you can contact the Bioeconomy Economics Research Group directly via E-mail BioEconomy@uni-passau.de
We look forward to your application!
