Hector Research Career Development Award

Postdocs, Experienced Scientists | Prizes/Awards | Staying |Deadline: October 30, 2025 | Live Calendar Upcoming Calls/Current Calls for Prizes/Awards Groups: https://go.fzj.de/funding-calendar-pa | FZJ Contact: Dr. Katharina Klein, email: k.klein@fz-juelich.de

Career status

Postdocs, Experienced Scientists

Mobility

Staying

Upcoming Call/Deadline

Deadline: Oktober 30, 2025

Since 2020, the Hector Fellow Academy offers the opportunity to apply for the Hector Research Career Development Award (Hector RCD Award). W1 assistant professors and junior research group leaders in similar positions in natural or engineering sciences, medicine or psychology are encouraged in further strengthening their independent research. Postdocs up to a maximum of 7 years after their PhD can apply.

The Award is endowed with 25,000 € and includes, among others, additional funding for one doctoral position. It is awarded annually to 3-5 scientists. At least 50% of the awards each year are reserved for female scientists.

The researchers honored with the Award will be accepted for five years as members of the network of top scientists of the Hector Fellow Academy.

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