UPFellows programme will offer 5 more international fellowships. Candidates will be recruited by a third call within a competitive selection process.
Eligibility criteria
Eligibility is determined using the
information provided in the application via the web application. For an
application to be eligible:
1. It must be received before the deadline.
2. It must be complete, including specifically:
o a full CV
o a statement of research interests and plans for the UPFellow period
o the names of three scholars who are willing to serve as references for the applicant
o an indication of which panel the applicant wishes to consider his/her application
o please, chek, sign and upload the Ethical Issues document (it is a compulsory document for all fields).
3. It must prove that the applicant
o holds a PhD or has earned a PhD by May 31st
o will undertake transnational mobility,
defined as the applicant not having carried out his or her main
activity (work, studies, etc.) in Spain for more than 12 months in the 3
years immediately prior to the start of the application period on March
14. Short stays, such as holidays, are not considered.
If you have any queries about your eligibility to apply, please contact upfellows@upf.edu before submitting an application.
How to apply
Applications for the UPFellows program are accepted exclusively online through our online application system.
Candidates must register in order to be
able to use the online application system. The online application form
includes all of the necessary information for the initial stages of the
selection process (scientific CV, list of publications, meetings,
research experience and interests, fellowships obtained under
competitive calls, project the applicant wishes to perform, etc.)
At least two reference letters must be
provided, which will be automatically requested from the referees
proposed by the candidate through the online system. Candidates must
ensure that all information is included before the deadline, including
the reference letters. Incomplete proposals will not be considered
eligible.
Once the application is submitted, an
acknowledgement of receipt will be automatically sent by e-mail to the
applicant. A reference number will be assigned, which should be included
in any further correspondence.
For any additional information, please contact Marta RodrÃguez at upfellows@upf.edu.
Financial conditions
UPFellows will receive a three-year contract with a gross salary/year of
47.300€ plus Social Security costs. In addition, selected candidates
will receive:
- Travel allowance: 800€/year
- Contribution to Research costs: 3,000 €/year
- Other economic benefits: UPF has agreements with a number of providers of consumer products and health, leisure, sports, and travel services which offer employees a wide range of benefits that will be also available to the fellows.
Furthermore, candidates will have access
to a wide offer of training activities such as seminars, specific
training session, etc. They will be provided with the required
conditions to develop their research projects with autonomy and within a
stimulating environment.
Moreinfo: http://www.upf.edu/upfellows/call
