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Funding for female postdoctoral researchers

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Funding for female postdoctoral researchers

Funding for women

As part of FAU’s equality measures, there are a range of funding opportunities aimed at young female researchers, including funding for women who are returning to research after having children.

FAU’s FFL scholarship for all faculties

Outstanding female doctoral candidates in the final stages of their doctoral degree and other young female researchers who aim to pursue an academic career can apply for a scholarship as part of the programme Bavarian Equal Opportunities Sponsorship – Förderung von Frauen in Forschung und Lehre (FFL). Information on application deadlines and funding periods and the programme guidelines are available on the FFL page on the Office of Equal Opportunities website (German). Information on other funding programmes for women at FAU is available on the Office of Equal Opportunities website (German).




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