With more than 39 000 young scholars pursuing research in more than 150 disciplinary and interdisciplinary fields, the EPICUR alliance contributes significantly to the advancement of early career research in Europe. In order to harness and enhance the energy and innovation of this community, EPICUR seeks to build a network for the early career researchers of its eight partner universities. As a first step in building this network, EPICUR will use its web and social media platforms to share resources and opportunities for early career researchers across the alliance from within the alliance, by amplifying Calls for Papers and Calls for Applications, sharing relevant events and job opportunities, pooling resources and connecting like-minded researchers.
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EPICamps are virtual, interactive events aimed at young scientists from the EPICUR alliance in order to create a space for exchange, collaboration and academic matchmaking between scientists from different disciplines and areas.
Selection procedure
The KIT can nominate up to four candidates; the procedure is therefore multi-stage:
Short applications submitted through the Young Investigator Group Template (https://www.for.kit.edu/int_downloads_und_vorlagen.php, Rubrik Sonstiges) should be sent in electronic form (PDF or Word) directly to the DE Forschungsförderung (FOR, Research Office), at the attention of Dr. Mareike Glier (mareike.glier@kit.edu) until February 27, 2022, 11:59 pm.
The following application documents must be included:
It is mandatory that applicants contact the potential head of institute in advance and clarify in particular questions regarding funding, infrastructure, and career prospects. Tenure option is to be ensured through institute or program funds. The letter of support from the head of institute should contain both a guarantee of co-financing of the Young Investigator Research Group and a declaration of the permanent position, if possible a professorship.
