Research stay Short in the Research Group of the Bio-economy – University of Passau, Germany
The Research Group on the Economics of the Bioeconomy, University of Passau, Germany, offers a Scholarship for a Research Stay Short in 2025,. This scholarship is an exciting opportunity for researchers in economics at the beginning of his career, with a doctoral degree, especially those of Latin America, with special attention to applicants from institutions of Costa Rica.
The research group is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research of Germany (BMBF) under the program ‘The bioeconomy as social change’, within the project ‘ReValueD’. the main objective of The Research Group on the Economics of the Bioeconomy is to deepen the understanding of how the global transition towards a bioeconomy can contribute to the goals of sustainable development.
Deadline to apply: November 30, 2024
About the Scholarship
The scholarship invites researchers in economics who have completed their doctoral degree to apply, with a focus on issues related to Latin America. special consideration will Be given to applicants from research institutions costa ricans, although are encouraged to candidates of any country in Latin America to apply.
The selected candidate will receive funding for a research stay of up to two months in 2025 at the University of Passau. The specific duration of the scholarship will be agreed individually by the applicant. During the stay, the fellow will work in close collaboration with the Dr. Terese Venus and the project team ReValueD to carry out research on the economy and governance of the bioeconomy. The project is dedicated to promoting the advancement of researchers in the early stages of their career and create opportunities for the construction of networks and interdisciplinary cooperation in the field of the economy and the bioeconomy between Germany and Latin America.
Fellows are also expected to propose and lead their own research project, culminating in the preparation of a manuscript for submission to a peer-reviewed journal, in collaboration with the team of ReValueD. The manuscript should contribute to the growing body of literature on the bio-economy, circular. in Addition, fellows participate in academic activities, such as the presentation of conferences, lectures and workshops during your stay in Passau.
Areas of Research
The Research Group on the Economics of the Bioeconomy focuses on the intersection of economic, institutional and social related to the global transition towards a bioeconomy. The project is in progress, ReValueD, is especially dedicated to bridging the gap between technological advances in the bio-economy and the socio-economic realities, especially in developing countries.
In view of this objective, there has been a technological innovation significant, but there is still a gap between this knowledge and the socio-economic realities. In terms of social change, the project seeks to answer two key questions:
- What type of social change is needed for the transition towards a bioeconomy sustainable?
- What type of social change is the transition towards a bioeconomy?
Topics of interest for research proposals include:
- Approaches to behavioral and experimental
- Economic instruments, and regulatory policies
- Governance of global value chains in the bio-economy (for example, coffee, cocoa, coconut)
- Costs and benefits of the recovery of waste
- Biodiversity, accounting for natural capital and changes in land use
- Environmental justice and marginalized groups
Benefits of the Scholarship
- A monthly stipend to cover the cost of accommodation and meals in Passau
- Reimbursement of travel costs to and from Passau
- Full access to the services of the university, an office equipped kitchen and common areas
- Funding for open access publication of manuscripts in economics journals
How to apply?
Your application form must not exceed nine pages (Arial 11 pt, line spacing 1.2 pt, see template below) and should include the following parts:
| To | Details of the applicant | up to 3 pages |
| B | General information and dates of the visit, research abstract of the proposal | up to 1 page |
| C | Proposal brief with the following sections: -Introduction -State of the art -Questions/hypotheses research -Methodology proposal -Requirements and availability of data -expected Results -References -Gantt Chart | up to 1000 words |
| D | Resume | without limitation of pages |
Requests should be sent by e-mail to: BioEconomy@uni-passau.de
deadline for submission: November 30, 2024
For additional information about the scholarship, the details of the application process and guidelines for financing, you can contact the Group of Research in Bioeconomy directly by e-mail BioEconomy@uni-passau.de.
➡️ Template
A Applicant”s details
| Personal details | |
| Surname | |
| First name(s) | |
| Date of birth (dd.mm.yyyy) | |
| Gender (m/f/d) | |
| Nationality | |
| Date of doctorate (dd.mm.yyyy) | |
| University of doctorate | |
| If applicable, otherwise please delete: Date of habilitation/professorship (dd.mm.yyyy) | |
| University of habilitation/professorship | |
| Current academic position | |
| Position (e.g. Professor/Junior Professor/Lecturer/Research Assistant/other) | |
| If other, please specify | |
| Since (mm. yyyy) | |
| Until (mm. yyyy) | |
| Department/ Institute/ Seminar | |
| Faculty | |
| Junior Fellows, if applicable: The submission of this application has the approval of my direct supervisor | (Yes / No) |
| Supervisor (Surname, first name) | |
| Supervisor (e-mail address) | |
| Business address (used for correspondence) | |
| Institution/ University | |
| Department/ Institute/ Chair | |
| Street / P. O. box | |
| Zip code/ city/ country | |
| Phone number | |
| E-mail address | |
B General Information, Planned to Host and Date(s) of Research Visit/Fellowship
| Planned Date of Fellowship/Research Visit at the BIOECONOMY ECONOMICS RESEARCH GROUP | ||
| dd.mm.yyyy to dd.mm.yyyy | Please specify (if applicable) | |
| Planned duration | No. of weeks/months (up to 2 months) | |
| Host at the University of Passau | ||
| Surname | ||
| First name(s) | ||
| Department/ Institute/ Chair | ||
| Title of proposed research project (max. 200 characters) |
| English text |
| Research area(s) / key words of proposed research work Please characterise your project using the appropriate keyword(s). Please enter at least one keyword and up to five keywords |
| English text |
| Research project will be related to / contribute to one or more of the BIOECONOMY ECONOMICS RESEARCH GROUP strategic themes (please mark with an X ) | |
| Behavioral and experimental approaches | |
| Regulatory, economic, and information policy instruments | |
| Governance of global value chains in the context of the bioeconomy (i.e. pineapple, banana, coffee, cocoa, coconut, etc) | |
| Costs and benefits of residue valorization | |
| Definition, measurement, and narratives of the bioeconomy | |
| Innovation systems and transition management | |
| Biodiversity, natural capital accounting and land use change | |
| Environmental justice and marginalized groups | |
| Abstract of research proposal (max. 250 words) |
C Short Proposal
(This editing note can be deleted for submission — Please provide a short proposal (max 1000 words, Arial 11 pt 1.2 pt line spacing) here, complete with:
| Introduction |
| State of the art |
| Research questions/hypothesis |
| Proposed methodology |
| Data requirements and availability |
| Expected Results |
| References |
| Gannt chart (up to 2 months ~ 8 weeks) |
D Resume
(Please attach separately your CV in PDF or word format in the mail you will send)
Declaration of Consent
| I hereby declare that the above statements are correct: The Bioeconomy Economics Research Group you have my permission to electronically keep and process my personal information for the purpose of peer review, statistics, and evaluation by the Bioeconomy Economics Research Group as well as sti commissaries. | ||
| Date (dd.mm.yyyy) | Name / digital signature | |