Scholarships for female academics
One of the main concerns of the women’s representative is the promotion of female academics. The focus here is on qualifying women for professorships.
For this purpose, the Free State of Bavaria provides funds for realising equal opportunities for women in research and teaching, from which various scholarships are financed.
Applications for long-term scholarships with payment start dates of 01/01/2023 and 01/04/2023 are possible until Sept. 16, 2022.
Applications for short-term scholarships are available on an ongoing basis.
- Phone: 0821 / 598 -5145
Scholarships lasting several months
Short term scholarships
- 3-month scholarships for the preparation of an exposé
- Scholarships for internationalisation
- Travel grants in the STEM subjects
- Funding for research stays lasting several weeks
Further funding opportunities
Scholarships lasting several months
Scholarships for excellent young academics
Who receives funding?
In exceptional cases, female academics in the final phase of a doctorate are supported in the case of above-average performance. The doctorate must serve as the basis for further qualification for a professorship.
For how long is funding possible?
Funding is possible for a maximum of one year.
What dates and deadlines must be observed?
The application deadline for long-term scholarships with payment starting on 01/01/2023 and 01/04/2023 is Sept. 16, 2022.
How much is the funding amount?
The scholarship is € 1500 per month, plus childcare supplement, if applicable.
Scholarships for female postdoctoral researchers
Who receives funding?
Funding is provided for women with a doctorate to start, continue and / or complete a project that qualifies them to pursue a university career (junior professorship or postdoctoral qualification). As a rule, applicants should have completed their doctorate with at least the grade “very good” (magna cum laude) within 4 years. The faculty to which the project is assigned must ensure that the scholarship holder has close institutional ties. It is desirable for the scholarship holder to be involved in teaching for the duration of the funding (2 hours per week are recommended).
For how long is funding possible?
The scholarship is granted for 1 year
What dates and deadlines must be observed?
The application deadline for long-term scholarships with payment starting on 01/01/2023 and 01/04/2023 is Sept. 16, 2022.
How much is the funding amount?
The scholarship is € 2,400 per month, plus childcare supplement, if applicable.
Habilitation scholarship
Who receives funding?
Funding is provided for young female academics who are already working on their Habilitation qualification.
For how long is funding possible?
The scholarship is granted for 1 year. A one-year extension is possible upon proof of work progress.
What dates and deadlines must be observed?
The application deadline for long-term scholarships with payment starting on 01/01/2023 and 01/04/2023 is Sept. 16, 2022.
How much is the funding amount?
The scholarship is € 2,400 per month, plus childcare supplement, if applicable.
6 months scholarships for female scientists in the final phase of their qualification
Scholarships for the completion of the qualification phase of doctoral studies
Who is supported?
Female scientists in the final phase of a doctorate.
For what period is funding possible?
Funding is possible for six months.
What dates and deadlines must be observed?
The application deadline for these grants with payment starting on 01.01.2023 as well as 01.04.2023 is Sept. 16, 2022.
How much is the scholarship amount?
The scholarship amount is 1500 € per month, plus childcare supplement if applicable.
What are the application conditions and award criteria?
The same application conditions and award criteria apply as for the fellowships for excellent young scientists.
Application with supporting documentation must be submitted to the Equal Opportunity Office by Sept. 16, 2022.
Application 6 months scholarship
Scholarships for doctoral candidates
Who is supported?
Female scientists on their way to a professorship (post-doc phase, habilitation). As a rule, applicants should have completed their doctorate with a grade of at least "very good" (magna cum laude) within 4 years. The faculty to which the project is assigned must guarantee close institutional ties for the scholarship holder. The scholarship holder is expected to participate in teaching for the duration of the grant (2 SWS are recommended).
For how long is a grant possible?
Funding is possible for six months.
What dates and deadlines must be observed?
The application deadline for these grants with payment starting on 01.01.2023 as well as 01.04.2023 is Sept. 16,2022.
How much is the scholarship amount?
The scholarship amount is €2400 per month, plus childcare supplement if applicable.
What application conditions and award criteria apply?
The same application conditions and award criteria apply as for the fellowships for postdocs.
The application with the accompanying documents must be sent to the Office for Equal Opportunities by Sept. 16, 2022.
3-month scholarship for the preparation of an exposé
Who receives funding?
Female academics with the career goal of professorship who are currently without an income, especially due to corona. These scholarships are primarily intended for the preparation of an exposé for a doctoral or postdoctoral project.
For how long is funding possible?
Funding is possible for a maximum of 3 months.
What dates and deadlines must be observed?
Applications can be submitted to buero@chancengleichheit.uni-augsburg.de on an ongoing basis, as long as the earmarked funding volume has not been exhausted.
How much is the funding amount?
The scholarship is up to 1500 € per month.
The following documents are required for the application:
- Presentation of the project with curriculum vitae
- List of publications, if applicable
- Statement by the supervisor of the intended project
- A short report on the work progress made during the fellowship period must then be submitted (3-5 pages).
These documents must be sent to the Office of Equal Opportunities along with the Short-Term Scholarship application.
Short term and travelling scholarships
Short term scholarship
Who is sponsored?
Advanced female master's students, doctoral candidates, post-doctoral candidates and post-doctoral researchers at the University of Augsburg are funded.
What is funded?
Stays abroad for research and/or teaching, to attend workshops, summer schools and to establish international contacts.
(Active) conference participation in connection with further networking activities or a research stay.
How much is the funding?
The scholarship amount is up to €2000 for each one-time grant.
How can an application be submitted?
Applications can be submitted at any time. The following documents are required for the application:
short description of the project with curriculum vitae
list of publications
concise statement by a university lecturer
cost plan
These documents must be sent to the Office of Equal Opportunity together with the application for a short-term scholarship.
Application short term scholarship
A brief report on the work progress made during the scholarship period must then be submitted (3-5 pages).
Further scholarship offers throughout Germany
Further funding opportunities
Funding of the costs for an assistant for junior female scientists on partial parental leave
Who is supported?
Female scientists (doctoral, post-doctoral and post-doctoral researchers) with the career goal of a professorship who are on partial parental leave.
What dates and deadlines must be observed?
Applications can be submitted to buero@chancengleichheit.uni-augsburg.de on an ongoing basis, as long as the earmarked funding volume has not been exhausted.
What is the funding amount?
The one-time costs for an assistant will be covered up to a maximum of 1500 €.
The following documents are required for the application:
- Description of the project
- curriculum vitae
- list of publications
- statement of supervisor
- List of activities for which the assistant is to be employed and the number of hours to be worked for
These documents must be sent to the Office of Equal Opportunities along with the application.
General Contact Information:
Address:
Sigma-Technopark Building 10, Room 4001
Werner-von-Siemens-Straße 6
86159 Augsburg
Phone: +49 821 598 -5145
Fax: +49 821 598 -145145
E-Mail: buero@chancengleichheit.uni-augsburg.de
