Workshops
Workshops
Central selection criteria for the funding format "Workshops": interdisciplinarity, academic quality and originality on an international level
A funding opportunity for any kind of academic event, ranging from smaller gatherings like colloquia to larger meetings like conferences that discuss topics and questions in a broader interdisciplinary framework. The format is open to academics of all disciplines, based in Germany or abroad, who have at least completed a doctorate; they can apply with their idea and, if successful, hold an event at ZiF with an interdisciplinary and (preferably) international group.
ZiF Workshops are discussion-oriented, academic events of up to 14 days. Besides an infrastructure and organisational support, ZiF provides funding of up to 15,000 € for these events.
Formal Criteria
Applications can be submitted by scholars based in Germany or abroad; as a minimum requirement, they must have completed their doctoral studies. Proposals can be submitted by one person or a team of up to four people. For teams of more than one applicant, their disciplinary backgrounds should reflect the interdisciplinarity of the proposal.
The application has to clearly demonstrate that the proposed interdisciplinary collaboration is required by the topic at hand; the mere involvement of different disciplines does not suffice. ZiF also encourages international participation.
Timeline: There is no fixed deadline for applications; they are accepted throughout the year. However, they have to be submitted at least 10 months prior to the proposed event. Dates need to be coordinated with ZiF Group and Conference Support (zif-workshopdates@uni-bielefeld.de) in advance.
The application should be submitted in the language of the event (English or German).
Application Requirements
- To be submitted (click to expand)
APPLICATION COMPONENTS DETAILS Cover Sheet - Title of the event
- Name, affiliation, and address of all applicants; clear indication of a main contact
- Intended timeframeSummary of the Project in English Up to 1,500 char., incl. spaces, approx. 1/2 a page (for applications submitted in German, we additionally require a German summary). Event Description (max. 17,500 char., incl. spaces, approx. 5-7 pages) - Interdisciplinary topic and central questions
- Current state of research
- Innovative character of the project
- Reasons for interdisciplinary cooperation
- Expected outcomesProgramme - Programme outline including explanations of how interdisciplinary exchange and the development of cross-disciplinary ideas are to be promoted (e.g. through
formats/methods)
- Names of speakers and lecture titles (if already foreseeable)List of Potential Participants - Name, title and affiliation
- Discipline
- Status of invitation/participationReference List Short CV of all Applicants - max. 2 pages per person incl. publications (indicate recent publications relevant to the project)
- Please note: CV of participants are not part of the application.Preliminary Budget The calculation can be based on the following costs:
- Travel costs (Economy flights, 2nd class train)
- Accommodation costs per guest and night: EUR 80
- Catering per guest and day: EUR 12 (includes two coffee breaks and one lunch); a total of one dinner at ZiF per guest: EUR 15 (no costs can be covered for the remaining dinners outside ZiF)In case a grant is made, this budget will be checked and possibly adjusted by ZiF; if the project receives third-party-funding, please indicate so in the budget.