WiRe Fellowships 2025: Call for Applications!
For the year 2025, we are once again looking for outstanding international female researchers who would like to complete a research stay at the University of Münster as part of WiRe.
The call for applications for the WiRe Fellowships has now started! The application phase ends on September 20, 2024.
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Women in Research (WiRe): What’s it all about?
WiRe is a fellowship programme for international female postdoctoral researchers at the University of Münster in Germany. Hosted by the International Office – Dept. for Researchers & Staff, WiRe addresses the unique challenges of women in research, particularly female postdocs in their ‘Rush Hour of Life’.
WiRe offers:
- Short-term fellowships (4-8 months)
- Longer periods (up to 12 months) with the matching option
- Comprehensive support including workshops, collegial counselling, and coaching
Research can be conducted:
- On-site in Münster
- Remotely from your home base through the Research@home Fellowships
Benefits of WiRe Fellowships:
- Fellowship sum: €2800/month for on-site, €2200/month for remote
- Family bonus: Child allowance of €200 per child (for on-site stays, this applies only if you are not entitled to German Kindergeld)
- Excellent research and career development opportunities
- Access to communication channels, networks, and research infrastructure of the University of Münster
- Collective fellowship meetings, workshops on research communication, and collegial coaching
Eligibility Criteria
You are eligible to apply if you:
- Have obtained or are about to earn your PhD (submitted by the start of the fellowship)
- Have not worked at a German higher education institution in the past six months
- Have completed the majority of your academic qualifications outside of Germany
Application Process
To apply, ensure you have:
- A research project or idea in cooperation with a professor at the University of Münster, to be completed in 4-8 months (up to 12 months with the matching option)
- A WiRe Letter of Recommendation from your cooperation partner at the University of Münster (Note: a scientific host may support a maximum of 2 candidates)
- A strategy for spreading awareness of your research and experiences
- Willingness to participate in creative science communication activities
- A detailed project schedule
- A short video application (Tips available here)
When ready, access the application portal here. You can save and edit your application until submission.
For fellowships of 11-12 months utilizing the matching option, discuss departmental funding possibilities with your cooperation partner before applying.
Indicative Timetable of Calls
Usually one call per year is offered in spring/summer. It is advisable to contact potential scientific cooperation partners (professors at our University) well before the next call.
For more information and to apply, visit University of Münster’s website.