Young Scientist Fellowship at Peking University

The Young Scientist Fellowship enables one early-career researcher each year to undertake a three-week research and teaching placement in China. The programme is run by HU and Freie Universität Berlin in partnership with Peking University.

The funding programme is aimed at early-career researchers who have completed their PhD. The fellow will usually join the German Studies Centre at Peking University in September.

Peking University is one of China’s most prestigious and research-intensive universities. Founded in 1898, it combines a long academic tradition with international excellence in research and teaching and regularly ranks among the top institutions in both national and international rankings. As one of Asia’s leading universities, it offers a dynamic, globally oriented academic environment.

Funding and opportunities

As part of the fellowship, air travel costs are covered by the DAAD in accordance with the Federal Travel Expenses Act. Peking University provides accommodation and a living allowance.

The fellowship also opens up a wide range of academic and intercultural opportunities:

  1. Teaching in Beijing: The fellow will design a course for Master’s students at the Centre for German Studies. The topic may be proposed individually and finalised in consultation with the ZDS.
  2. Insight into the research landscape: Opportunities for networking and exchange with researchers at Peking University.
  3. Strengthening international cooperation: Expanding existing contacts between Berlin and Beijing and initiating new collaborations.

Application

Eligible to apply are early-career researchers holding a PhD from the following faculties at Humboldt-Universität:

  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Cultural, Social and Educational Sciences
  • Faculty of Philosophy
  • Faculty of Linguistics and Literary Studies
  • Faculty of Economics
     

Contact

Dr. Isabelle Harbrecht

Officer / Advisor - Strategic partnerships (Asia and Pacific) | sensitive cooperations | innovation and transfer
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