International Fellows @ FCMH
Use International Fellows @ FCMH to expand and intensify your international network!
Would you like to expand your network internationally or intensify your international cooperation? Have you met a researcher at a conference with whom you can envision a joint research project and wish to invite this person to Central Hessen? Are you looking to recruit international researchers for an open position and want to get to know them better during their visit?
The Research Campus of Central Hessen (FCMH) supports you with the "International Fellows @ FCMH" programme. it offers international fellows the opportunity to get to know researchers from the entire FCMH network and to experience the diversity of the science region of Central Hessen.
Who can apply for funding for a fellowship?
Researchers (starting from the postdoc level) from the three FCMH universities can apply to invite an international fellow.
Who can become an international fellow at FCMH?
Postdocs as well as established researchers who at the time of application have their residence and workplace abroad and are employed at a university or research institution abroad can become International Fellows at FCMH - in exceptional cases, advanced doctoral candidates may be eligible as well.
What are the funding requirements?
The fellows should be given the opportunity to expand their networks at all three FCMH universities and possibly at on of our regional partner institutions, namely, the Herder Institute for Historical Research on East Central Europe in Marburg, the Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology in Marburg, the Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research in Bad Nauheim, and the Research Division Bioresources of the Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology IME in Giessen. Therefore, a structured visit plan is required, showing how networking at the FCMH universities will take place. Hosts must be named at each institution to accompany and support networking within their institutions. During the visit, fellows should be offered networking options at a minimum of two - and ideally at all three - FCMH universities.
Is there an application deadline?
No, there is no deadline. Applications are possible at any time and are continuously reviewed.
How are the applications evaluated?
The applications are first reviewed by the FCMH Management Office and then presented to the FCMH Research Council for the evaluation of further networking possibilities. The final decision is made by the FCMH Board of Directors.
What is the funding period?
Visits are usually funded for a period of one week to three months.
What costs are covered by the fellowship?
The fellowship includes:
- a flat-rate travel allowance (the amount depends on the country of origin; DAAD rates are used),
- a flat-rate allowance is paid (amounting to 500 euros per month / 125 euros per week),
- a flat-rate allowance for regional mobility during the stay (50 euros per month / 15 euros per week),
- a flat-rate compensation for meals (1,000 euros per month / 250 euros per week), and
- a flat-rate family allowance (if family accompaniment is necessary, 500 euros per month / 125 euros per week).
What support does the FCMH Management Office offer before and during the fellows' visits?
We assist in all organisational aspects of the stay, such as accommodation, finding additional hosts at the FCMH universities for networking, and administrative queries. Above all, we aim to enrich the fellows' experience during their stay through a tailored accompanying programme based on individual needs and interests, such as advisory services, the opportunity to participate in scientific events in the region, or facilitating connections.
Our vision is to offer a comprehensively positive experience to the International Fellows during their stay at FCMH. The goal is for the fellows to act as ambassadors for Central Hessen as a science region in their home countries or to consider a professional future here.
Find the application form for download here!
Submit your application to the FCMH Management Office (geschaeftsstelle).
FAQ:
Can German researchers also be funded? Yes, researchers with German citizenship can also be funded, provided they are currently working at a foreign university.
How early before the planned stay do we need to apply? / How long does it take for the application to be reviewed? We recommend applying six months before the planned arrival, as it may take a few months to complete the visa application process for some countries. In cases where no visa is necessary, you can apply later. We only need a few weeks to review an application. However, applying too late might make finding accommodation very difficult.
How will the costs of the stay be covered? The money will be transferred directly to the international fellows upon their arrival (monthly for longer stays) so that they can cover all costs themselves out of this fellowship. It is possible to receive the travel allowance in advance; however, this would have to be refunded in case the visit does not take place for any reason.
Who is responsible for booking housing for the international fellows? We will try to make a reservation in one of the university guest houses for the fellows. However, they are in high demand, and we cannot guarantee a space. If the guest houses are not available, the international fellow needs to book an apartment themselves (if necessary, we can provide recommendations). In any case, the fellow has to cover the costs out of the provided fellowship themselves.
Our International Fellows 2024
Prof. Prof. Teresa Roldán-Arjona und Prof. Rafael Ariza, Universität Cordoba, 22. Januar bis 29. Januar 2024
Prof. Gaby Pailer, University of British Columbia, 10. Juni bis 17. Juni 2024
Dr. K. Allison Hammer, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, 27. Juni bis 17. Juli 2024
Dr. Mohcine Laarraj, School of Aerospace Engineering at Sapienza University of Rome, 12. Mai bis 11. August 2024
Prof. Tommaso Beggio, Universität Trento, 11. September bis 18. Oktober 2024
Prof Dr Tommaso Beggio from the University of Trento, Italy, is a renowned expert in the field of Roman law, in particular Roman criminal law and the academic history of Roman law.
During his stay at the University of Marburg, Prof Dr Beggio will work closely with Prof Dr Constantin Willems to deepen research in the field of Roman law and its academic history. There are also links to the International Research and Documentation Centre for War Crimes Trials (ICWC) under the direction of Prof. Dr Stephanie Bock.
In Giessen, Prof Dr Beggio will have the opportunity to work with Prof Dr Thorsten Keiser, a specialist in law during the Nazi era and under Italian fascism, as well as with Prof Dr Franz Reimer in the field of legal theory.