Objectives
The programme is designed to enable highly qualified, top-level researchers to conduct research for up to two years at a non-university research institute. These institutes should mainly be based in Berlin, but a host institute outside of Berlin that already has a close relationship with Berlin research institutes may also be selected. The goal is to strengthen medium- and long-term cooperation between the university and the institute hosting the researcher. Whilst conducting independent research at an institute, the researcher will be given leave of absence by his or her university. Junior researchers who are qualified to hold professorships will have the chance to substitute for these professors, thereby driving their own professional profile in Berlin.
Eligibility
Tenured professors at the four Berlin universities (FU, HU, TU, UdK) and Charité, who are eligible to take a research sabbatical, may apply. Please note that the Einstein Foundation cannot cover the costs of providing replacements during regular state sabbaticals.
FUNDING
For the duration of his or her stay at the host institution, the visiting researcher will be awarded the title of “Einstein Research Fellow.“
Support may be granted in the form of
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funding to enable a junior researcher who is qualified to hold a professorship to serve as a temporary replacement for a W2/C3 or W3/C4 professor
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funding for staff and material resources (up to € 6,000 for approx. six months) for the junior researcher to prepare his or her own grant application
The Einstein Foundation cannot provide funding for the Einstein Research Fellow's work at the non-university research institute.
FUNDING PERIOD
The maximum funding period is two years.