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Friedrich Schiedel Fellowship Program for Technology in Society
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Become a Friedrich Schiedel Fellow and Embark with Us on a Journey of Human-Centered Innovation for Technology in Society!
Beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries, we seek fellows from diverse backgrounds who are dedicated to address societal challenges by developing approaches to advance the public good. Together with our fellows, we want to explore how we can employ emerging technologies for the benefit of society, and ensure that emerging technologies are developed responsibly, human-centered, and democratically.
With their translational research at the intersection of technology and society, accepted fellows will be agents of interdisciplinary collaboration, building new and bolstering existing bridges between social sciences and natural sciences, engineering, life sciences, economics, health sciences, and medicine at TUM.
🎯 Core Objectives of the Fellowship Program
- Empowering Innovators: Join a cohort of forward-thinkers, action-oriented researchers and trailblazers. Our fellowship program is designed to provide you with resources and a community needed to turn your groundbreaking ideas into reality.
- Harvesting Collaboration: Collaboration is key to solving today’s complex societal challenges. Our fellowship program provides a collaborative environment, connecting you with mission-oriented individuals who share your passion and drive to make a difference.
- Creating Public Interest Technology: Fellows become catalysts for positive change, contributing to a community that shares a common goal of creating technologies that enhance the well-being of society. Our fellowship program is not just about individual growth; it's about collective impact.
Designed to echo Friedrich Schiedel's commitment as a visionary entrepreneur who left an indelible mark on corporate social responsibility, Friedrich Schiedel Fellowship for Technology in Society aims to fortify translational and actionable research in the ethical, social, political, economic, and legal realms of science and technology.
🚀 Why Apply for the Fellowship Program
- Funding: Turn your vision into reality with access to project funding and resources to support your initiatives.
- Community: Become part of a community of fellows from across TUM, creating opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration and learning.
- Global Network: Benefit from our network of partners in Bavaria, Germany and from around the world, including the Global Network of Centers.
🏛️ Hosted by TUM School of Social Sciences and Technology and the TUM Think Tank
Friedrich Schiedel Fellows for Technology in Society are integral members of the TUM Think Tank community. We expect fellows to actively engage in their projects at TUM and its respective schools and to become vibrant contributors to our fellowship community.
🚨 Applications Now Open – Don't Miss Your Chance to Shape Technologies for the Public Interest!
Apply Now and become a part of a vibrant community! Applications are open until March 28, 2024.
Seize the chance to work on technologies for the public interest and be a Friedrich Schiedel Fellow for Technology in Society. 🌐
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1. Are there any eligibility criteria which I need to be aware of?
The fellowship program targets post-doctoral researchers and late-stage PhD candidates at TUM. Post-doctoral researchers should have completed their doctorate less than three years ago (at the date of application). PhD candidates need to hand-in their thesis within the next twelve months (at the date of application).
For tax purposes, the fellowship must be separated from the employment in terms of time, place and purpose („Das Stipendium muss von dem Beschäftigungsverhältnis zeitlich, örtlich und sachlich getrennt sein.“).
2. What is the funding duration and amount of the fellowship?
Fellows can apply flexibly for a fellowship from 3 months up to 12 months, and a maximum amount of 20.000€.
3. What can I use the funding of the fellowship for?
The fellowship can be used flexibly and in various ways:
- Monthly stipend for for the individual fellow (nota bene: this is not possible for candidates who already have a 100% contract at TUM);
- Hiring research assistants;
- Buying project-relevant infrastructure (hard- / software);
- Organizing workshops and other related activities.
4. Are there any mandatory substantive requirements for my project?
Proposals need to have a clear and concise cross-/interdisciplinary perspective combining social sciences with other disciplines from TUM's broad portfolio, such as natural sciences, engineering, life sciences, economics, health sciences, and medicine. Furthermore, we are especially looking for projects that are action-oriented (compared to “purely theoretical-work"), and that aim for translational impact within society, the private and/or the public sector.
5. Do I need a sponsor to apply for the fellowship program?
Yes. In order to apply for the fellowship program, you must have two sponsors: one professor from the TUM School of Social Science and Technology and one professor from a second school at TUM. With your application, you need to send in the two letters of recommendation using this template. Your sponsors serve as supervisors and partners if the fellowship is granted.
6. Where will I be located once I become a Schiedel Fellow for Technology in Society?
Our fellows will be hosted at the TUM Think Tank, located in the heart of Munich. The TUM Think Tank is a research-to-action institute to strengthen the knowledge exchange and transfer between academia on the one hand, and civil society, business and the public sector, on the other hand. It creates spaces and formats for dialogue, co-learning and co-experimentation and actively supports researchers with disseminating and communicating their findings to stakeholders and the wider public.
Fellows will be provided with co-working spaces and will have access to all community spaces of the TUM Think Tank, including lounge area, rooms for events and workshops.
7. Are there additional benefits available for the fellows?
Yes, Friedrich Schiedel Fellows for Technology in Society will be supported to apply for third-party funding during their fellowship. The TUM Talent Factory offers individual advice on funding possibilities and workshops. Furthermore, fellows will be part of the TUM Think Tank community, which includes, inter alia, access to all events workshops, networking with partners of the wider network, and the opportunity to participate in initiatives organized by the TUM Think Tank.
8. How can I apply for the fellowship program?
To apply for the fellowship program, the following documents are required:
- the filled out application form (go here).
- latest Curriculum Vitae, including 5 most important publications (max. 4 pages))
- two letters of support from the two professors who sponsor your application (one from the TUM SOT and one from a different TUM school)
- for PhD candidates only: a letter of confirmation from the PhD supervisor that you will hand in your PhD / finish the PhD within the next twelve months
9. How is the selection process organized?
Applications will be first checked against the outlined formal selection criteria. Final decisions will be made by the fellowship appointment committee, which includes representatives from the TUM School of Social Science and Technology and the TUM Think Tank.
10. On what basis will my proposal be evaluated?
Evaluation is based on the following criteria:
- academic excellence of the nominated fellow
- relevance and originality of the proposed research project within the purpose of the fellowship program
- current or future synergies with the TUM hosts
- societal impact (e.g., beyond academia) of the project
11. Whom should I contact if I have questions about the application process?
12. Can I submit multiple proposals?
No. Applications are only possible for one project.
13. Can I re-apply with a new or updated proposal after being turned down in a previous application?
Yes. You can re-apply with a completely new project or an updated version of a previous application.
14. How many calls for fellowships are planned?
For starters, we will solicit applications on a bi-annual basis. We will evaluate the need for fellowships as well as the program itself after the first year of operation and based on the fellows’ feedback.
Application for the Friedrich Schiedel Fellowship Program for Technology in Society
Project title:
Applicant: academic title, name
Institution: TUM, School, chair/professorship (if applicable)
Total sum applied for (EUR): sum in EUR
Duration: in months
Summary (max. 150 words)
Research objective (max. 300 words)
Please describe your topic and its relevance. What are your identified research gap and question(s), as well as the need for concrete recommendations for action? Which current and urgent challenges and their impacts do you focus on?
Description of project (max. 600 words)
Please describe which methods, concepts, approaches are used (including a state of the art). Provide a general description of the tasks and deliverables achievable within the fellowship period you apply for. Provide a short timeline incl. milestones.
Expected societal and scientific impact (max. 300 words)
Please explain how your project will be translated into concrete recommendations for action and how you and your partners will contribute to their implementation as potential change agents. Which impact do you expect with regard to your own and other academic disciplines, partner institutions, societal stakeholder groups, policy actors etc.?
Potential for collaboration (max. 150 words)
Please outline with whom you will collaborate / where you see strong potential for collaboration within TUM. Where do you see potential for collaboration within the initiatives of the TUM Think Tank.
Involvement in the fellowship community (max. 150 words)
Describe how you plan to get involved in the fellowship community and what ideas you have to engage with other fellows and the wider community at the TUM Think Tank / TUM.
Budget description (max. 150 words)
Please provide a brief overview of how you plan to use the provided funds throughout your fellowship. Be specific about different funding items such as i) own salary / stipend, ii) other personnel (i.e. research assistants), iii) in-house workshops, iv) equipment & software, or v) other research materials.
Files to be attached to the application
- latest Curriculum Vitae, including 5 most important publications (max. 4 pages)
- two letters of support from the two professors who sponsor your application
- for PhD candidates only: a letter of confirmation from the PhD supervisor that you will hand in your PhD / finish the PhD within the next twelve months