Call for Applications - Postdoc - St. Petersburg State University, Freie Universität Berlin Joint Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

St. Petersburg State University, Freie Universität Berlin

In the framework of their strategic partnership, St. Petersburg State University and Freie Universität Berlin have established a Joint Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. Annually, two Joint Postdoctoral Fellowships are offered for highly qualified, early career post-doctoral researchers. Each fellowship is awarded for 24 months. Fellowships will be awarded starting on October 1, 2021, consisting of two phases: Phase 1: 12 months of research at Freie Universität Berlin Phase 2: 12 months of research at St. Petersburg State University (or vice versa; fellows are entitled to design their research projects in either way) The call is open to all disciplines, thematic or subject areas that exist at both universities or are complementary. The applicants must identify and secure the endorsement of two tenured faculty members, one at each university, who will serve as host supervisors. 


Candidates are asked to submit their applications to both FUB and SPbU. For registration and application at FUB please use the application form at Dahlem Research School. For SPbU, applicants must apply through the SPbU PURE system. Please follow the according instructions on how to register and apply. Please use only the two above mentioned application systems, documents, recommendations and endorsement letters being mailed via e-mail to the universities will not be considered. 

Application form Dahlem Research School  Link

Application SPbU PURE system Link SPbU