HWK DELMENHORST Postdoc Program

The promotion of young researchers is of special interest to the Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg. For this purpose, the HWK Postdoc Program was created, which aims to support talented regional early career researchers from all academic disciplines by organizing their own workshop and by giving them the opportunity to participate in HWK events and networks. Membership within the Postdoc Program is limited to a period of three years. Please note that the HWK does not provide stipends or work contracts during that time, but members remain employed by their home institution in the region. After publication of the call in December, applications will be accepted only by email. The application period ends the following February, and Fellowships start in July. Please read the detailed application information in the call or contact the responsible staff member (see below) for more information on the application procedure.

Call for Applications

Applications for Associate Junior Fellowships within the framework of the HWK Postdoc Program are currently accepted. Application deadline: February 28, 2026 at midnight (CET). Please click here for more information on the program and on the application procedure.

Information on the Program

Benefits of being a member of the HWK Postdoc Program:

• status as HWK Associate Junior Fellow (non-resident member of the HWK Fellowship community) for a period of up to three years
• organization of your own workshop/ symposium with relevant national and international speakers and participants; HWK provides financial support and infrastructure (rooms, organization of catering and accommodation, technical support etc.)
• integration into the institute's networks of Fellows and of alumni, as well as of regional, national, and international partners
• entitlement to participate in HWK events (e.g., Fellow Lectures, workshops, public events, and receptions)
• specific events for current and former Associate Junior Fellows (e.g., talks/ discussions with outstanding personalities from academia, arts, politics; skill workshops; meetings with HWK Fellows in residence)
• presentation of your current research project in a Fellow Lecture for resident Fellows and staff members
• strategic support with career planning and networking by HWK staff

Requirements for the application:

• Applicants must be current postdocs or Junior Professors at the University of Bremen, University of Oldenburg, Constructor University or at one of the extra-university academic institutions of the northwest region (any research field).
• outstanding CV and publication record
• clear idea of a workshop/ symposium to promote one’s visibility and academic networks
• willingness and ability for interdisciplinary communication
• willingness for participation in HWK events

Contact

Dr. Dorothe Poggel
Head of Program BRAIN & MIND
+49 4221 9160-109
dpoggel[at]hanse-ias.de