The ZiF offers the opportunity to establish an interdisciplinary Research Group in the academic year 2013/14. For several months up to one year fellows reside at the ZiF and work together on a broader research theme. ZiF provides a budget of up to 500.000 €, support by a research assistance, and a professional infrastructure (i.e. accommodation, conference facilities). Applications for organizing a ZiF Research Group may be submitted by any scholar from Germany or abroad. In the initial phase, a draft proposal for a Research Group (up to 5 pages) is required. In a second phase, invitations to submit full proposals will be issued. Draft proposals should be received by the Managing Director of the ZiF, Professor Dr. Ulrike Davy, by October 1, 2011 at the latest. The ZiF is an internationally operating Institute for Advanced Study which has been housing and supporting interdisciplinary research projects from the natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences since 1968. The proximity of the university campus creates excellent working conditions and facilitates contacts among scientists and scholars beyond their collaboration at the ZiF. For details regarding application procedures and organization see:
http://www.uni-bielefeld.de/ZIF/