The Maria Reiche Postdoctoral Fellowships aim to support exceptional female postdoctoral researchers in their quest to independently secure third-party funding for scientific projects.
This initiative is designed to assist these scholars in establishing a robust scientific career at the Technische Universität Dresden (TU Dresden) with the goal of achieving a professorship.
The postdoctoral phase is a pivotal time for building a scientific portfolio that is essential for advancement in academia.
To enhance this process, the Maria Reiche Fellowships enable scholars to cultivate an independent research profile, transitioning from Recognized Researcher to Established Researcher.
Fellows will receive a full-time scholarship for up to two years to develop their unique scientific profile and submit an independent proposal to an external funding body, paving their way to a professorship (potential funding sources include, but are not limited to, DFG Emmy Noether Program, ERC Starting Grant, and DFG Heisenberg Program).
Additionally, the program supports various activities through Maria Reiche Starter Kits, aimed at further enhancing one’s scientific profile.
The fellowships focus on promoting the representation of women at this critical qualification stage at TU Dresden, contributing to an increase in female scientists occupying top positions within the scientific community.
Type & Scope of Funding
Type of Funding: Full-time scholarship for developing applications for third-party funded projects leading to academic career opportunities or professorship appointments (junior research group leadership, habilitation).
Eligible Measures: Up to EUR 10,000 can be allocated within a Maria Reiche Starter Kit for the following activities:
- Developing collaborations and attending conferences
- Covering consumables and publication costs
- Inviting international guest speakers
- Organizing scientific events
- Personnel funds for student assistants (SHK)
- Participation in professional and multi-disciplinary training
Duration of Funding: The scholarship can be awarded for a maximum of 24 months, subject to available funds.
Volume of Funding:
- Monthly scholarship rate: EUR 2,670.00
- Family allowance: EUR 400.00 for the first child and EUR 100.00 for each additional child
- Subsidies of up to EUR 2,500.00 for basic workplace equipment
Funding Period:
- Earliest funding start: October 1, 2024
- Latest funding start: January 1, 2025
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants must be female early career researchers who completed their doctorate no longer than six years prior to the funding start date.
Notably, this six-year period may be extended to account for maternity and parental leaves taken during this time.
Application Process & Documents:
Current Call for Applications: February 17th, 2025 – May 15th, 2025.
Program Description: Detailed information regarding the application process and necessary documents can be found in the program description.
Required Application Documents:
- Online application form
- Annex to the application form
- Calculations for the Maria Reiche Starter Kit
- Letter of Recommendation
- Letter of Reference
- Stellungnahme der Fakultät (only available in German, required only for habilitations)
All applications must be submitted electronically as a single PDF file (with the exception of Letters of Recommendation) to graduiertenakademie@tu-dresden.de with the subject line “Maria Reiche Postdoctoral Fellowships.”
Important Notes:
- All application materials must be submitted by the deadline.
- Incomplete applications will be excluded from the selection process due to formal reasons.
- For applicants requiring barrier-free documents, please contact the team at the Graduate Academy via email.
Contact
For further inquiries, please reach out to the Graduate Academy at graduiertenakademie@tu-dresden.de.
This is an extraordinary opportunity for ambitious female researchers aimed at enhancing their academic careers while contributing to the diversity of scientific leadership.
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