The program is open to scholars from the fields of economic sociology and comparative and international political economy for stays generally ranging from two to twelve months. Applications are welcome from professors and researchers at postdoctoral or doctoral level from Germany or abroad who wish to pursue a project relating the MPIfG’s research program.
As a visiting researcher, you are asked to provide your own funding and a funding plan for your stay. If your application is successful, you will receive a letter of invitation that you can use to approach funding institutions. For planning reasons, agreed dates for a stay as visiting researcher cannot be postponed or split. If you are unable to attend as planned, you are welcome to reapply for the following year.
Successful candidates are chosen on the basis of scholarly excellence and a research proposal of up to three pages outlining a project to be pursued at the MPIfG. During the program, visiting researchers are assigned to an MPIfG director or research group leader. We therefore ask you to indicate a preference in your online application. More informations.