Call: WiRe Fellowships 2025

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.

 

Call: WiRe Fellowships 2025

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: 

  1. Have obtained or are about to earn your PhD (submitted by the start of the fellowship) 
  2. Have not worked at a German higher education institution in the past six months 
  3. 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. 

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