The Center for Interdisciplinary Research (Zentrum für interdisziplinäre Forschung, ZiF) is a university-based Institute for Advanced Study, serving as a pivotal hub of interdisciplinary research within Bielefeld University. It offers researchers the opportunity to work together on current, original topics. ZiF has published new calls for research groups.
ZiF offers financial resources (e.g. for events, accommodation, travel expenses), the necessary infrastructure (e.g. conference and working spaces, apartments) and organisational support for an intensive examination of an interdisciplinary topic.
Researchers with a completed doctorate from all disciplines and all countries can apply to ZiF for funding for research groups in the following formats:
- Visiting Groups: 1 to 3 months at ZiF; up to EUR 50,000 for travel, accommodation, workshops/conferences at ZiF, personnel expenses (buy-outs) cannot be covered
- Resident Groups: 4 to 6 months at ZiF; up to EUR 400,000 for travel, accommodation, workshops/conferences at ZiF, personnel expenses, e.g. in the form of buy-outs
- Long-Term Groups: several visits to ZiF over a period of up to three years; up to EUR 200,000 for travel, accommodation, workshops/conferences at ZiF, personnel expenses (buy-outs) cannot be covered
The detailed calls for applications (next deadline: 24 April 2025) can be found here on the ZiF website.