Junior Researcher Call

GESIS is pleased to receive applications for research visits at both of its locations, Mannheim and Cologne. Individual researchers who would like to conduct research and work with us may apply for funding at GESIS. The research stay can be planned for any period between five working days and six weeks. 

Successful applicants will receive the reimbursement of travel and accommodation expenses, as well as a daily allowance according to the “Landesreisekostengesetz Baden-Württemberg.” 

Important precondition: Interested candidates are asked to first identify and contact the GESIS staff member(s) personally they would like to work with and prepare (ideally together) a short research proposal (max 2 pages) for the stay. The proposal should be coordinated with your GESIS cooperation partner in advance.

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Please apply via our online application form and upload your CV and research proposal. GESIS will evaluate all applications on a competitive basis, considering scientific merits and the quality and originality of the project proposal.

For general inquiries, please contact guest-researcher(at)gesis(dot)org.

The next application deadline is September 30, 2025.

Submit your application via online form