A group impression: In a lab, Professor Dr. Jascha Rupp refills the nitrogen tank of a scanning tunneling microscope while two of his staff are watching.

Lichtenberg Professorships

Deadline for applications: November 1 of each year

With its Lichtenberg Professorships the Foundation promotes outstanding scholars and scientists in innovative fields of education and research. In this way it contributes to enhancing the profile of the best among the German universities – in the interest of Germany as a science location.

The offer is primarily directed at outstanding young academics with two to three years of experience in research who have attracted attention through their work in an innovative field and who would now like to advance their field further with a Lichtenberg Professorship.

The offer is also open to scholars who obtained their PhD several years ago and in individual cases also to researchers of international standing. You will find details regarding this offer and information about how to file an application in the respective Information for Applicants.

Contact

for applications in the fields of natural and engineering sciences and medicine
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Dr. Anja Fließ Work Telefon+49 (0)511 8381-374 Fax Telefon+49 (0)511 8381-4374
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for applications in the fields of the humanities and social sciences
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Dr. Gudrun Tegeder Work Telefon+49 (0)511 8381-223 (Zentrale / Reception) Fax Telefon+49 (0)511 8381-4223 (Zentrale / Reception)
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