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Franz Effenberger Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Franz Effenberger Postdoctoral Fellowship, established by CLARIANT and the GDCh, is a funding program supporting postdoctoral researchers for one to two years of research at universities or academic institutes in Europe in the field of Green & Sustainable Chemistry. This opportunity is available to researchers who have or are close to finalizing their doctoral degree and who have an outstanding scientific track record, propose a convincing and well-planned research project in the field of Green & Sustainable Chemistry, and have identified and confirmed a European academic research institute and facility where they can perform their project, including a mentoring agreement.

Award Amount: Fellowship of 30,000 euros for one year, with the option to extend for a second year. The annual payment is fixed, without any additional allowances.

Where: Universities or academic institutes in Europe

Length: Varies

Eligibility: This opportunity is available to international researchers who have or are close to finalizing their doctoral degrees.

Applications Due: Application must be submitted no later than six months after applicant receives their doctoral degree. Funding starts no later than one year after approval.