The Jung Foundation for Science and Research is now open for applications for the Jung Career Advancement Award 2025. This award is a prestigious opportunity for young medical professionals, offering a substantial financial boost with a grant of €210,000. This funding is aimed at supporting a research project over the span of three years.
This award is specifically targeted at medical professionals who have already completed at least two years of scientific study, preferably in a foreign country, and are now returning to Germany to complete their residency training. The research must take place at a German academic hospital. Those who receive this award will be granted at least one year free from clinical duties, allowing them to fully focus on their research.
Key Details:
- Grant Amount: €210,000
- Project Duration: 3 years
- Eligibility: Medical practitioners with a minimum of 2 years of research experience.
- Application Deadline: August 31st, 2024
Academic Level
This scholarship is available to those enrolling in research-level programs or short training courses at German universities.
Benefits
Jung Career Advancement Award:
The award comes with a financial grant of €210,000. This funding is designated for a research project that will last three years, in line with the standards of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG). The grant is disbursed in two equal payments, with the second half released upon a favorable evaluation of an interim report by the Scientific Advisory Board. This second installment can be requested no earlier than 18 months after the project begins and no later than 5 years after.
Payment Schedule:
- The stipend is split into two equal payments.
- The release of the second payment is contingent on a positive evaluation of an interim report.
- The second installment can be requested after 18 months from the start of the project but must be done within 5 years.
Eligible Nationalities
This grant is open to students from any nationality.
Requirements
Prerequisites:
- Research Experience: Applicants must have at least two years of scientific research experience, ideally obtained abroad.
- Scientific Accomplishments: Candidates should have a proven track record of scientific achievements.
- Residency Training: Applicants must be returning to Germany specifically for their residency training.
- Host Institution: Research must be conducted at a German academic hospital.
- Clinical Responsibilities: Recipients will be exempt from clinical duties for at least one year.
- Protected Time: After the first year, recipients will have dedicated time for study over the next two years.
Host Institution Selection: Applicants do not need to specify a host institution during the application process. The host institution will be chosen in collaboration with the Jung Foundation after the prize is awarded.
Selection Procedure:
The Jung Foundation for Science and Research’s Scientific Advisory Board is responsible for selecting the applicants. Up to three candidates will be invited to a face-to-face interview in Hamburg as part of the final selection round.
How to Apply
Application Deadline:
Applications for the Jung Career Advancement Award 2025 are currently open, with a submission deadline of August 31, 2024.
Required Documents:
To be considered for the Jung Career Advancement Award, please submit the following documents in English:
- Personal Information: All necessary personal details.
- Curriculum Vitae: A concise CV in PDF format, no longer than one page.
- Annotated Publication List: A list of your three most significant publications with brief explanations of their relevance. This should be in PDF format and not exceed one page.
- Project Outline: A detailed proposal that outlines the objectives, rationale, timeline, and tasks of your project. This should be in PDF format and not exceed five pages.
- Residency Training Certificate: If applicable, submit a PDF certificate of residency training in a clinical field such as clinical microbiology, laboratory medicine, or pathology.
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FAQs
1. What is the Jung Stiftung Career Advancement Award?
- The Jung Stiftung Career Advancement Award is a prestigious scholarship providing €210,000 in funding to support a three-year research project for medical professionals returning to Germany to complete their residency training.
2. Who is eligible for this scholarship?
- Medical professionals who have at least two years of scientific research experience, preferably abroad, and are returning to Germany for residency training are eligible.
3. What are the application requirements?
- Applicants must submit personal information, a concise CV, an annotated list of publications, a detailed project outline, and, if applicable, a certificate of residency training in a clinical field.