About the IFZO Fellowship Programme
The Interdisciplinary Centre for Baltic Sea Region Research (IFZO) is pleased about the annual opportunity of awarding two fellowships to support significant research about transformations in the Baltic Sea region and related topics that would benefit from a period of residence at the Centre and access to its resources. The fellowships are designed for scholars at doctoral and postdoctoral level. We invite applications from scholars who are willing to contribute to our research programmes and like to engage in an interdisciplinary discourse with researchers in Greifswald and the entire Baltic Sea region. Participating disciplines include history, literary studies, Baltic, Slavonic, Scandinavian and Finnish philologies, art history, socio-linguistics, musicology, geography, economics, political science, law, sustainability studies, and international relations. In an interdisciplinary approach, researchers at all levels of their academic careers jointly investigate current transformation processes, their impact on regional structures as well as the impact of regionality on these processes. The fragmentation of transformation processes is researched through cultural, social, economic, legal and political lenses. We welcome applications by scholars who work either on case studies with strong connection to the Baltic Sea region or follow a conceptual approach that contributes to the overall programme of the centre.
Benefits of Becoming an IFZO-Fellow
A fellowship at the IFZO not only provides time to research and access to library/research facilities but also an extensive network of people and institutions. From onboarding meetings with colleagues, to active involvement in workshops, and to presentations by fellows and staff alike, fellows participate in an intimate environment designed to create the most fruitful research experience possible. The fellowship may serve as a starting point for collaborative project development, publications and can also provide a basis for project applications to relevant funding institutions.
Fellowship Duration and Stipend
In addition, fellows receive a monthly stipend of 1,750.00 EUR. Individual awards range from three to six consecutive months of residency. A minimum of three consecutive months is required. Fellows may not hold an IFZO-fellowship concurrently with other funded fellowships. The IFZO is also able to provide visa assistance to fellows and their dependants, if necessary. Fellows are responsible for securing their own housing accommodations and health insurance. We do not provide support allowances for accompanying family members.