Application for Scholarship Program for At-risk Scholars
Scholarship program of the State of Bremen - Current application deadline: 30.11.2024
Dear applicants,
Thank you for your interest in the scholarship program of the State of Bremen. We are happy to advise and support you with your application. Before you begin your application, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the funding requirements. Detailed information on the application process and the required documents can be found here.
We look forward to welcoming you to Bremen and accompanying you on your research journey.
Information about the scholarship program
While academic freedom is constitutionally guaranteed in Germany, the reality in many other countries is unfortunately different. The State of Bremen and the University of Bremen view this global development with great concern and are actively committed to promoting academic freedom worldwide. In order to help endangered scholars, the Senator for Climate, Environment and Academia of the State of Bremen supports the continuation of their work through financial assistance. This enables you to continue and further develop your research in a safe environment at the University of Bremen.
In 2024, two postdoctoral scholarships for researchers will be offered for a period of up to 12 months.
A one-time extension for a second year is possible.
The monthly funding amount is € 2,000 plus family allowances.
Target group of the scholarship program
Scholars from all disciplines who have had to flee their home country or an unsafe country of residence because of armed conflicts or politically or religiously motivated persecution, or who are still in their home country or an unsafe country of residence but are unable to continue their academic work for one of the above reasons.
Eligibility requirements:
- Applicants have completed their doctorate
- The time of flight/departure from the home country/unsafe country of residence was not more than three years ago
- An academic mentor from the University of Bremen ensures academic support and a place to work
- Applicants have been accepted for placement assistance by the Scholars at Risk Network (SAR)
Please note: Persons who have access to a safe country of residence due to dual citizenship, German nationals and domestic graduates (Bildungsinländer) are ineligible for this scholarship.
Evidence required
- Doctoral certificate (if no original is available due to flight, other forms of proof will be accepted - copies, scans, photographs)
- Documents proving the flight/departure from the home country/unsafe country of residence (copies or photographs acceptable)
- Mentoring agreement and statement from a professor/senior lecturer at the University of Bremen (see template and instructions in the download area)
- Description of the research project (max. 3 pages) and timetable covering the funding period
- Confirmation letter from the Scholars at Risk Network (SAR) stating acceptance as a SAR Scholar
The application consists of two phases, the preparation (1) phase and the application (2) phase. Please proceed as follows:
Step 2: Find an academic mentor at the University of Bremen
- Find a professor/senior lecturer at the University of Bremen who is willing to become your academic mentor and who will guarantee you a job and a connection to a subject-specific working group.
- Have a provisional confirmation issued (see step 3 and template in the download area).
If applicable: state in your SAR application that you are particularly interested in the Bremen State Scholarship and that you already have a provisional
Please note: You can visit the following pages to find research areas and researchers that match your area of scholarship.
https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/research/research-institutions-projects
https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/research/research-profile/high-profile-areas
It is also recommended to inform Kirsten Beta about your contact with a potential mentor.
Step 3: Apply to "Scholars at Risk" (SAR).
- Ifyou are not yet a recognized SAR Scholar, you can apply here: https://www.scholarsatrisk.org/get-help/
- If applicable: state in your SAR application that you are particularly interested in the Bremen State Scholarship and that you already have a provisional confirmation from a mentor at the University of Bremen. Submit the preliminary confirmation with your SAR application.
Please note: SAR must receive your application by 31.10.2024 in order to provide timely feedback.
An acceptance from SAR does not guarantee a scholarship from the University of Bremen, but it does offer you support options in any case. See here for more information (link: https://www.scholarsatrisk.org/applicant-guide/#support ).
- Before you fill out the online form, make sure that you have all the required proof and documents. You must complete the scholarship application online in full and upload the required supporting documents. You find the form at the bottom of this page.
Please note: only complete applications can be considered. We ask for your understanding that it is unfortunately not possible to notify you of incomplete applications.
If you have any questions, please contact: Kirsten Beta or the Welcome Center
Current application deadline: 30.11.2024
Award procedure and start of the scholarship
An internal selection committee of the University of Bremen decides whether the applications submitted on time are eligible for funding. If more applications are received than scholarships are available, the scholarships will be granted by a fair lottery. Applicants will receive written notification no later than 6 weeks after the application deadline.
After signing the scholarship contract, the scholarship can begin on 01.01.2025 at the earliest and must start within 6 months of receiving approval.
Allgemeine Information/General information
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Information on data privacy
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