Young Academy for Cultures and Societies Research (YAC)
About YAC
The Young Academy for Cultures and Societies Research (YAC) is currently being established as part of the Freiburg Postdoctoral Academy (FPA). It aims to advance the careers of early career researchers by providing them with autonomy, creative freedom, access to international networks, peer mentoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Members receive personal and group research budgets, are supported in their projects, reflecting one of the key research areas of the University of Freiburg: Cultures and Societies in Space and Time.
Contact
For further details please contact
karolin.viseneber@frias.uni-freiburg.de
+49 761 203 – 97321
Call for Applications
The FPA invites early career researchers from various disciplines to apply for 10 memberships at YAC. The programme, running from October 2025 to September 2028, focuses on the topic “The Good Life – What Makes a Good Society” and offers individual and group research budgets, networking opportunities, and project support. Eligible applicants should have 2 to 6 years of post-doctoral experience, a strong interest in and commitment to interdisciplinary research, and an outstanding academic track record. Application Deadline: 15 April 2025.