The Young Academy for Sustainability Research (YAS) seeks to foster cross-disciplinary cooperation between distinguished young scholars in the field of sustainability research. The Academy’s objective is to provide an institutional structure that will enable early-career researchers to foster multidisciplinary dialogue and collaboration, to start collaborative projects, and to engage with the general public. The Young Academy is self-organised by its members, with support by the FRIAS team.
The Young Academy, which is funded by the Eva Mayr-Stihl Foundation, was launched in October 2021, and a first cohort of fellows is working on sustainability-related topics until September 2024. In its second cohort, the Young Academy will support 15 post-doctoral researchers – seven from the University of Freiburg and another eight from other universities and research institutions in Germany and abroad. YAS members will participate in 3-day-long quarterly meetings in Freiburg. Regular attendance at the meetings is mandatory.
What is funded
- Peer-mentoring and network-building with other like-minded scientists
- Contribution to and exchange in a vibrant international and interdisciplinary research community
- Connection to the strong research, teaching, and transfer activities on sustainability topics at the University of Freiburg
- €5,000 individual research budget
- €160,000 group budget for joint projects with other YAS members (workshops, publications, field trips, outreach activities etc.)
- Opportunity to become a guest researcher at FRIAS for stays of up to 2 months (incl. travel and accommodation costs)
- Provisions to support researchers with care obligations
- Travel and accommodation for the quarterly meetings in Freiburg are fully covered by YAS
Duration
October 1, 2024 until September 30, 2027
Eligibility
- 2 to 6 years of post-doctoral experience (after PhD)
- Interest in and commitment to interdisciplinary research
- Outstanding scientific track record
Organisation
- Organisation name
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Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (FRIAS)
- Organisation Country
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Germany
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Job Features
Job Category | Opportunity |