CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Bremen Research Scholarship
Description
The University of Bremen is a young and dynamic
university with top league research programs.
Interdisciplinary research at the University of
Bremen transcends the borders of traditional
disciplines and is structured into six
highâ??profile areas: Ocean and Climate Research, Material
Science,
Informationâ??Cognitionâ??Communication, Social
Sciences, Health Sciences, and Logistics.
The Bremen Research Scholarship supports
students and young academics from abroad to
engage in a research visit to the University of
Bremen. The scholarship is for carrying out an
ambitious and innovative project in one of the
research areas of the university. The aim is to
develop and maintain international research
connections through sharing innovative and
excellent scientific expertise. The scholarship
amounts to 625 ? per month for Bachelor and
Master students (maximum duration: 6 months) and
1024 ? per month for doctoral students
(maximum duration: 4 months). In addition, a
flat rate will be provided to cover travel expenses
to and from Bremen based on the DAAD rates.
We welcome proposals for funding research visits
to the University of Bremen. The call is open
to candidates of all disciplines who have
completed basic college studies (usually Bachelor
level). Female students or researchers are particularly encouraged to apply.
Applicants are requested to obtain a letter of
endorsement from a scientist of the University of
Bremen prior to the application. In this letter,
the scientist should state that she or he is willing
to host and advise the applicant during her or
his research visit to Bremen and comment on the
proposed project.
Selection Criteria
Applications will be evaluated under the
auspices of the Deputy Rector for Research and Young
Academics of the University of Bremen on the basis of:
â?? detailed research proposal and rough schedule
â?? motivation statement for the research visit,
including a description of its connection to
Bremen
â?? complete curriculum vitae including transcripts / certificates
â?? letter of endorsement of the research plan
by the host at the University of Bremen
â?? letter of reference (should contain
information on applicantâ??s academic abilities)
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is 15 May
2011. Later applications will be considered if funds
are available. Please email your application to scholarship@uniâ??bremen.de
The author of the reference letter should mail
her or his letter directly to this address.
Alternatively, application and reference letter may be sent to
Bremen Research Scholarship
c/o Julia Gantenberg
Cartesium 3.47
Enriqueâ??Schmidtâ??Str. 5
28359 Bremen
Germany
