Visiting Fellowships 2026/2027

Reference No.: 2025/264

The Cluster of Excellence “The Politics of Inequality” at the University of Konstanz brings together researchers from political science, sociology, economics, linguistics, and related disciplines. Together, they study the political causes and consequences of inequality, focusing on how people perceive inequalities, how these perceptions influence collective mobilisation, and how political actors react. In doing so, we adopt a broad perspective on inequality, examining dimensions such as education, income, wealth, environmental conditions, political and social rights, as well as privileges.

Visiting Fellowships are available for 2 to 6 months per selected Fellow during the academic year 2026/2027.

The earliest starting date is the 1st of October 2026, and the latest end date is the 30th of September 2027.  

Eligible applicants

    • Researchers from outside the University of Konstanz with an established track record and international visibility
    • Keen interest in the Cluster’s concepts and lines of research
    • Scholars with an established track record in inequality research broadly defined and in the fields directly related to the Cluster’s research agenda, though not necessarily in disciplines already represented at the Cluster

We offer

    • Monthly flat rate of 6,000 Euros
    • Further monthly research allowance  
    • Attractive research environment within the Cluster

Your application

    • Please fill out the application form with the summary of project data
    • A research proposal that contributes to the research agenda of the Cluster, investigating core aspects of the political dimension of inequality (max. four pages and include the duration and the schedule of the project)
    • Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications

Further information (call, contact data and FAQs) can be found here: https://www.exc.uni-konstanz.de/en/inequality/supporting-structures/grants-and-fellowships/visiting-fellowship/

Please submit your application via our Online Application Portal by the 31rd of January, 2026, 23:59 CET.

The University of Konstanz is committed to ensuring an environment that provides equal opportunities and promotes diversity as well as a good balance between university and family life. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to increase the number of women working in research and teaching. We also support working couples through our dual career programme (https://www.uni-konstanz.de/en/equalopportunities/family/dual-career/). Persons with disabilities are explicitly encouraged to apply. They will be given preference if appropriately qualified (sbv@uni-konstanz.de, +49 7531 88-4016).