Two Short-Term Visiting Researcher (m/f/diverse) Transformation of Political (Dis-)order

The Research Department “Transformation of Political (Dis-)order” at the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) offers two (2) short-term visiting scholar positions of 3-6 weeks between August and December 2025. The positions offer the opportunity to work on the applicants' own original research that aligns with one of the department’s main areas of research. Visiting researchers will be hosted at IDOS in Bonn, Germany.

As a visiting researcher, you will be expected to present your research to IDOS staff during your stay. You can use the time at IDOS to network with the scientific staff and other researchers in Germany. In your application, you should indicate the research cluster as well as staff member(s) your work would be connected to. Detailed information about the department’s research clusters is provided under the following links:

• Democracy in a polarized world
• Conflict, displacement and fragility
• The political economy of taxation and urban governance

 

Selection Criteria:

• All career stages are welcome, however applicants should be at least at the writing stage of their PhD
• Proposed research activities must relate to topics currently covered by the department
• Researchers based at institutions in Africa, Asia and Latin America are particularly encouraged to apply

 

Your application should include:

• Letter of motivation explaining why IDOS and the Department “Transformation of Political (Dis-)order” would be a good fit for your work, including a brief description of expected outputs (2 pages max.)
• A proposed schedule of what you will do while in Bonn, and two optional time periods (1^st and 2^nd choice) for the research stay (1 page)
• Curriculum vitae
• A letter from your employer or PhD department confirming your current affiliation

 

Travel and accommodation costs of selected guest researchers will be covered by IDOS. In addition, a daily allowance defined by German Travel Law will be paid.

Selected guest researchers who require a visa to enter Germany will be provided with a letter of support.

Please submit the required materials electronically to Evgeniya Gonzalez (politics@idos-research.de). All materials should be emailed as a single PDF with the subject line “Short-term guest researcher, FULL NAME”. The application deadline is 22 June 2025. Review of applications will be completed and invitations sent by 15 July 2025.

For further information, please contact Christian von Haldenwang (christian.vonhaldenwang@idos-research.de).