Residential Fellowships at the Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS)

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Programme Description Are you researching the social effects of digitalisation? Do you want more freedom for your project and are interested in interdisciplinary exchange? A fellowship at CAIS releases you from your regular work obligations and offers many opportunities for stimulating discussions. Fellows spend either 6 or 3 months in Bochum. During this period, CAIS finances their leave from work through compensation or grants. Individual offices and meeting rooms with modern facilities provide optimal working conditions. Fellows live rent-free in comfortable apartments located a short tram ride from CAIS. Fellows are members of the vibrant interdisciplinary research community at CAIS and of an international network of alumni, working groups, and affiliates. Regular joint activities foster academic and social exchange at the Center. Fellowships of 6 months usually start in October or April. Fellowships of 3 months can start in October, January, April, or July. Exceptions are possible after consultation. Target Group CAIS College funds innovative projects that deal with the social opportunities and challenges of digital transformation, and develop perspectives for practice. The funding programme is open to excellent scholars and practitioners, to all disciplines and areas of investigation, as well as to pure research and to projects that are more applied in orientation. Academic Requirements All applicants must hold at least a Master’s degree or equivalent qualification and have a very good command of English. Number of Scholarships 18 Duration 3 or 6 months Scholarship Value Fellows should ideally be on sabbatical leave with a full salary. In that case, they will receive an additional grant of 600 EUR per month. Alternatively, reimbursement for the costs of their salary or of a substitute can be paid within reasonable limits. Fellows with no regular income will receive a grant of 2,000 EUR per month. Fellows with a regular income below 1,400 EUR will be given a grant that covers the difference to the full grant. Fellows with a full or compensatory grant receive an additional payment of 100 EUR per month for each child under the age of 18. In Germany, full and compensatory grants are not subject to social security contributions and are usually tax-exempt. Fellows are responsible for checking whether they qualify for tax exemption, especially if they reside abroad. Fellows are provided with private offices at CAIS and rent-free, fully furnished apartments. In addition, CAIS will cover travel expenses for one return-trip to Bochum. Alternatively, CAIS can cover the costs of a daily commute if the Fellow lives close to Bochum. Fellows can request financial support for research expenses. They can furthermore apply to invite a Visiting Fellow with whom they wish to collaborate for up to 3 weeks. It is also possible to invite up to 3 experts based in Europe for half-day workshops. CAIS will cover travel and accommodation expenses for these guests and pay them a daily allowance of up to 24 EUR. Application Papers Applications can be submitted in English via the application form on our website. An application consists of the following elements: • personal data and funds requested • outline of proposal (detailed requirements as to content and page length can be found on the website) • request to invite a Visiting Fellow or experts for presentations or workshops (optional) • Curriculum Vitae (PDF, max. 2 pages with no more than 5 publication references) Application Deadline The application period will be published on the website .

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