Application template - Call for applications May 15, 2025 - Funding of first-time professorial appointments of highly talented female scientists (W2/W3) - Annex 1

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Application template for a call dated May 15, 2025, covering funding for first-time professorial appointments of highly talented female scientists at W2/W3 level. The annex structures inputs required from both the Helmholtz Center and the nominated candidate, including stakeholders and thematic focus, candidate profile, a brief five-year research program, and provisions for resubmissions. It also requests strategic appointment goals, suitability arguments, collaboration plans, and supporting documents such as recommendation letters, partner university statements, motivation, curriculum vitae, work program descriptions, and a detailed financial plan.

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CategoryForms

FormatDOCX

Pages16

Reading Time6 min

AccessFree to download

1. Overview of the application

1.1 Stakeholders and thematic focus

1.2 Nominated candidate

1.3 Planned research program for the first five years in brief

1.4 Resubmission of the application

2. Strategic goals of the appointment

2.1 Strategic development planning and role of the professorship

2.2 Suitability of the nominated candidate

2.3 Collaboration and networking

2.4 Internal candidate: necessity of funding

3. Recommendation letter from the Scientific Advisory Board

4. Partner university statement

5. Motivation of the nominated candidate

6. Curriculum vitae and track record

7. Description of the planned work program

8. Financial plan

Call for applications – May 15, 2025 Funding of first-time professorial appointments of highly talented female scientists (W2/W3) Annex 1: Application template [Please note: This page can be deleted at the end.] [Please also delete all hints in blue highlighted brackets intended to help you fill out the application after completing the document and update the table of contents afterwards.] [Please make sure to retain the template formatting. In particular, the font should not be smaller than Arial 11 point] Call for applications, May 15, 2025Funding of first-time professorial appointments of highly talented female scientists (W2/W3) Application from [name of the Helmholtz Center] for [name of the nominated candidate] Application title: … Content TOC \o "1-4" \h \z \u HYPERLINK \l "_Toc198035054" 1. Overview of the application PAGEREF _Toc198035054 \h 1 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc198035055" 1.1 Stakeholders and thematic focus [to be filled in by the Center] PAGEREF _Toc198035055 \h 1 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc198035056" 1.2 Nominated candidate [to be filled in by the candidate] PAGEREF _Toc198035056 \h 2 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc198035057" 1.3 Planned research program for the first five years in brief [to be filled in by the candidate] PAGEREF _Toc198035057 \h 3 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc198035058" 1.4 In the case of a resubmission of the application [to be filled in by the candidate and the Center] PAGEREF _Toc198035058 \h 3 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc198035059" 2. Strategic goals of the appointment [to be filled in by the Center, max. 3 pages] PAGEREF _Toc198035059 \h 4 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc198035060" 2.1 Strategic development planning of the applying Helmholtz Center and the relevant Helmholtz research program(s) and role of the planned position/professorship PAGEREF _Toc198035060 \h 4 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc198035061" 2.2 Suitability of the nominated candidate PAGEREF _Toc198035061 \h 4 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc198035062" 2.3 Collaboration and networking with universities and non-university research institutions PAGEREF _Toc198035062 \h 4 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc198035063" 2.4 In the case of an internal candidate: necessity of funding PAGEREF _Toc198035063 \h 4 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc198035064" 3. Recommendation letter from the Scientific Advisory Board of the Helmholtz Center submitting the application [English, PDF, to be provided by the Scientific Advisory Board, max. 2 pages] PAGEREF _Toc198035064 \h 5 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc198035065" 4. Partner university statement [English, PDF, to be provided by the partner university, max. 2 pages] PAGEREF _Toc198035065 \h 6 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc198035066" 5. Motivation of the nominated candidate [to be filled in by the candidate, max. 2 pages] PAGEREF _Toc198035066 \h 7 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc198035067" 5.1 Motivation to join the Helmholtz Center PAGEREF _Toc198035067 \h 7 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc198035068" 5.2 Motivation to join the partner university PAGEREF _Toc198035068 \h 7 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc198035069" 6. Curriculum vitae and track record of the nominated candidate [to be filled in by the candidate, max. 4 pages] PAGEREF _Toc198035069 \h 8 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc198035070" 6.1 Personal details, education and key qualifications PAGEREF _Toc198035070 \h 8 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc198035071" 6.2 Research achievements and peer recognition PAGEREF _Toc198035071 \h 9 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc198035072" 7. Description of the planned work program [to be filled in by the candidate, max. 15 pages, excluding references] PAGEREF _Toc198035072 \h 11 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc198035073" 7.1 State of the art and preliminary work PAGEREF _Toc198035073 \h 11 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc198035074" 7.2 Objectives for the next five years PAGEREF _Toc198035074 \h 11 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc198035075" 7.3 Five-year work program including proposed research methods PAGEREF _Toc198035075 \h 11 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc198035076"

FAQs

Who is responsible for filling in stakeholders and thematic focus?

The Helmholtz Center is responsible for filling in the stakeholders and thematic focus section.

What sections are required for the nominated candidate’s content?

The candidate provides the nominated candidate profile, a brief planned research program for the first five years, motivation, a curriculum vitae and track record, and the description of the planned work program.

Which documents must be included alongside the application template?

The template includes a recommendation letter from the Scientific Advisory Board, a partner university statement, and a financial plan prepared by the Helmholtz Center and the candidate.

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