Call for applications for the scholarship program: Promotion of Equal Opportunities for Women in Research and Teaching (FFL) 2025

The ‘Promotion of Equal Opportunities for Women in Research and Teaching’ program offers scholarships for particularly talented young female researchers.

Who can apply?

Doctoral candidates close to the completion of their doctoral studies, postdoctoral researchers and habilitation candidates can apply for a scholarship of up to 12 months. 

Excellent postdoctoral researchers may also apply for funding for the phase after the submission of their habilitation (max. 6 months).

In addition, early career female researchers at any stage may apply for scholarships for their reintegration into research after a longer parental leave.

Only women who plan to pursue their research career and aim to become a professor in Germany will be considered for funding.

All scholarships must start between 1 June 2025 and 1 September 2025.

NEW: Info-events for prospective applicants!

If you plan to submit an application for an FFL scholarship, you need to attend one of the following online event:

  • December 11, 2024: 2 pm – 3.30 pm
  • January 22, 2025: 10 am – 11.30 am

For further questions, you can arrange for an appointment with Dr. Magda Luthay, Head of the Office of Equality and Diversity (gender-und-diversity@fau.de).

Application process

Application deadline: February 28, 2025.

You can submit your application either in German or in English. The decision about the funding is taken by the Commission for Research and Young Researchers chaired by the Vice President People. The University women’s representative is a voting member of this commission.

Funding for research projects in the field of gender studies

Funding of up to EUR 10,000 is available for research projects in the field of gender studies. Applicants must be members of FAU to be eligible for funding. You can apply for funding for events in the field of gender studies (conferences, symposia, summer schools or similar). All events must be hosted at FAU. Lectures and seminars cannot be funded. Funds must be spent within the respective calendar year.

Appy by April 15, 2025 to the Office of Equality and Diversity (gender-und-diversity@fau.de).
 
Detailed information on the available funds, criteria and selection procedure can be found on the website of the Office of Equality and Diversity and in the FFL Funding Guidelines (available both in German and in English).