{"id":64925,"date":"2025-10-19T18:59:14","date_gmt":"2025-10-19T18:59:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=64925"},"modified":"2025-10-19T18:59:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T18:59:14","slug":"call-for-applications-mannheim-centre-for-european-social-research-mzesvisiting-fellowships-for-post-docs-at-the-university-of-mannheim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=64925","title":{"rendered":"Call for Applications: Mannheim Centre for European Social Research (MZES)Visiting Fellowships for Post-docs at the University of Mannheim"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Mannheim Centre for European Social Research (MZES) at the University of Mannheim invites applications for its Visiting Fellowship Programme for postdoctoral researchers in the social sciences.<\/p>\n<p>The purpose of this fellowship is to promote academic exchange, collaboration, and networking among scholars and researchers. The MZES particularly welcomes candidates whose research broadens the current scope of projects carried out at the institute and contributes to advancing knowledge on European societies in an international perspective.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>About the Fellowship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Visiting Fellows are invited to spend <strong>2 to 4 weeks<\/strong> at MZES, preferably during the <strong>term time from mid-February through the end of May<\/strong>. The fellowship provides an excellent opportunity to engage with an interdisciplinary research community and take part in academic activities, workshops, and seminars.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants must have <strong>defended their PhD thesis<\/strong> before the intended start date of the fellowship.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits of the MZES Visiting Fellowship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Selected Visiting Fellows will benefit from:<\/p>\n<p><strong>A vibrant academic environment:<\/strong> Join over 80 scientists working in more than 50 interdisciplinary research projects across the social sciences.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Opportunities for collaboration:<\/strong> Participate in seminars, colloquia, and informal exchanges that foster new research ideas and partnerships.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Access to research infrastructure:<\/strong> Utilize the MZES <strong>Data and Methods Unit<\/strong>, dedicated <strong>library<\/strong>, and comprehensive <strong>IT support<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Financial support:<\/strong> Reimbursement for travel and accommodation costs according to the applicable state travel expense regulations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Daily allowance and workspace:<\/strong> Fellows receive a daily allowance and an equipped office for the duration of their stay.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Research Areas at MZES<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The MZES conducts cutting-edge research across key areas of European social sciences, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Migration and Integration<\/li>\n<li>Social Inequality<\/li>\n<li>Citizens and Democracy<\/li>\n<li>Communication and Digitalization<\/li>\n<li>Social Data and Methods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By hosting Visiting Fellows, MZES aims to expand its interdisciplinary reach and foster new research collaborations within these and related fields.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>About the Mannheim Centre for European Social Research (MZES)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>MZES<\/strong> is one of Europe\u2019s leading interdisciplinary research centers in the social sciences and the largest university-based institute of its kind in Germany. Established at the <strong>University of Mannheim<\/strong>, it is dedicated to the study of <strong>European societies in international perspective<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The institute brings together scholars from sociology, political science, economics, communication, and related fields, fostering high-quality empirical research and collaboration at both national and international levels.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why Apply for the MZES Visiting Fellowship?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Build international research networks<\/p>\n<p>Engage in interdisciplinary dialogue with leading social scientists<\/p>\n<p>Gain access to exceptional research infrastructure and data resources<\/p>\n<p>Contribute to pioneering research on European societies<\/p>\n<h2>How to Apply:<\/h2>\n<h4>Application deadline: November 28, 2025<\/h4>\n<h4>Apply here:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mzes.uni-mannheim.de\/en\/news\/details\/mzes-visiting-fellowship\"> Application<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4>For more information: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni-mannheim.de\/\">MZES<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4>For more opportunities: <a href=\"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/\">Opportunities for Youth<\/a><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Mannheim Centre for European Social Research (MZES) at the University of Mannheim invites applications for its Visiting Fellowship Programme for postdoctoral researchers in the social sciences. 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