The Käte Hamburger Kolleg Cultures of Research (c:o/re) at RWTH Aachen University invites applications for up to ten fellowships, starting in October 2025 for up to twelve months. The application deadline is December 31, 2024. Details below
Fellowship Overview
The c:o/re is an international center for advanced studies funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. It seeks ten international fellows from the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, life sciences, and technical sciences. The center provides a space for fellows to develop their research and exchange ideas, focusing on the diverse research cultures within the sciences.
Topics of Focus
For the 2025/2026 academic year, the center is particularly interested in projects related to 'digitality/complexity.' Areas of interest include:
The digital/non-digital divide in science and engineering
Varieties of digital cultures for knowledge production
The influence of AI on science and technology
Participation and Benefits
Fellows will join the center for six to twelve months, starting in October 2025. The fellowship offers a grant based on professional experience, office space, logistical support, and access to research facilities. Fellows who take unpaid leave during their fellowship will receive a stipend or funding for a teaching replacement at their home institution. Regular presence and participation in weekly events at the center are mandatory, with residency in Aachen required.
About RWTH Aachen University
RWTH Aachen University, one of Europe's largest science and technology universities, is located near Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands. It maintains strong connections with STS institutes in Maastricht and Liège, and the Jülich Research Center.
Application Process
Applications are open to postdoctoral researchers (PhD completed) and senior researchers with distinguished work in the center’s thematic focus.
Interested candidates must submit their applications online through the online application portal.
A complete application must include:
Complete online Application form
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
List of publications
Writing sample (in English)
Research proposal (max. 3 pages)
Applications should be submitted via the center's online platform by December 31, 2024.
🌐 For further information, visit the official call webpage here.
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