Visiting Fellowship: The Politics of Inequality (2026/27)

The University of Konstanz’s Cluster of Excellence “The Politics of Inequality” invites purposes for its Visiting Fellowship Programme for the 2026/27 tutorial 12 months. The Cluster brings collectively researchers from political science, sociology, economics, linguistics, and associated fields to study the causes and penalties of inequality — and the way these inequalities are perceived, mobilised, and addressed by political actors.

This fellowship helps worldwide students who wish to advance new analysis on inequality whereas participating with the Cluster’s vibrant, interdisciplinary neighborhood.

Host: Cluster of Excellence “The Politics of Inequality”, University of Konstanz
Funding: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) – Excellence Strategy
Fellowship Period: 2–6 months
Earliest Start: 1 October 2026
Latest End: 30 September 2027
Application Deadline: 31 January 2026 (23:59 CET)

Funding and Support

Each chosen Visiting Fellow will obtain:

• €6,000 per 30 days for residing and lodging prices

• Up to €1,500 per 30 days in analysis funds (for conferences, analysis assistants, fieldwork, and so forth.)

• Relocation assist for journey to and from Konstanz (with limits)

Fellows are anticipated to stay in Konstanz for the complete period of their keep and actively take part in Cluster occasions.

Expectations

During the fellowship, students will:

• Take part within the Cluster’s actions and seminars

• Present their work within the public In_equality Colloquium

• Share suggestions and experience with early-career researchers

• Carry out an impartial analysis mission aligned with the Cluster’s themes

Who Can Apply?

The fellowship is open to:

• Researchers outdoors the University of Konstanz

• Scholars with an established monitor file and worldwide visibility

• Researchers from any self-discipline related to inequality analysis

• Applicants whose work aligns with the Cluster’s analysis agenda

The programme welcomes a broad vary of inequality research, together with schooling, earnings, wealth, surroundings, social rights, political participation, and associated themes.

Application Requirements

Applicants should submit the next by means of the Online Application Portal:

1. Application Form (supplied on the fellowship webpage)

2. Research Proposal (max. 4 pages) together with:

   • Project contribution to the Cluster’s agenda

   • Proposed timeline (2–6 months)

   • Planned work packages and potential use of analysis funds

3. Curriculum Vitae

4. List of Publications

Selection Process

All purposes are reviewed by the Cluster’s Board. Selection relies on:

• Academic excellence

• Relevance to the Cluster’s analysis programme

• Potential for collaboration and contribution to the neighborhood

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