Global Ethic Young
Researcher Fellowship

The Weltethos Institute at the University of Tübingen awards two-month research fellowships of 5,000 euros to outstanding early-career researchers under 35 whose work lies at the intersection of business, ethics, and society.

The Young Researcher Fellowship supports scientifically excellent and socially relevant research projects on responsible economic activity and coexistence. The fellowships are aimed in particular at (prospective) doctoral candidates in the initiation or execution phase, from the following disciplines: economics, philosophy, political science, sociology, law, biological, environmental, and earth sciences, and related fields. The Young Researcher Fellowship is awarded to young researchers working in the disciplines listed above who have an interest in ethical questions.

The aim of the Young Researcher Fellowship is not to fund comprehensive research projects. Rather, it is intended to support the initiation, execution, and completion of doctorates.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The fellowship is awarded on an ongoing basis

Further
Information

Financial
Support

  • A scholarship of 5,000 euros for two months

Intellectual
Support

  • Academic supervision by the researchers of the WEIT
  • Access to research networks at the University of Tübingen
  • Integration into the WEIT Young Affiliates Network
  • Participation in colloquia and workshops

Organizational
Support

  • Workstation at the Global Ethic Institute
  • Access to the university library and databases
  • Networking with industry partners and funding organizations
  • Support for publication and conference projects

Information on
Qualification

  • Above-average academic record (Master’s degree)
  • Research project proposal (max. 3 pages)
  • Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications if applicable
  • Letter of motivation (max. 2 pages)
  • Two letters of recommendation from university faculty members
  • Proof of very good German or English language skills

Information on
Application Procedure

Please send your application to Dr. Theo Bolin Simon. The fellowship is awarded on an ongoing basis, so applications are accepted at any time and are not tied to specific deadlines.

Information on
Selection Procedure

Fellows are selected in accordance with the Weltethos Institute’s award guidelines for the Young Researcher Fellowship program. The decisive criteria are the scientific excellence of the research project and its societal relevance to the Weltethos Institute’s areas of focus. The award decision is made by the Director and the Managing Director of the Weltethos Institute.

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