Application Overview

Applications will soon be open for the ECO-SPHERE Postdoctoral Fellowship Second Call. All interested candidates are required to submit their applications exclusively through the online platform provided by ECO-SPHERE.

All applications must be submitted before 30 June 2025, 17:00 CET.

Before beginning your application, please make sure that you have read and understood all of the details contained within the Guide for Applicants and the Terms and Conditions documents.

A comprehensive application comprises multiple components, the specifics of which are outlined in the Guide for Applicants. This checklist serves as a helpful tool to ensure all necessary components are included. Additionally, the online portal provides step-by-step guidance to assist applicants in meeting the requirements.

Basic biographical details and supporting documents:

  • Your name and email address are required to generate a profile on the portal.
  • For statistical purposes, you will be asked to provide the details of your nationality and your identified gender.
  • You will be asked to sign Personal Data Consent Form
  • A copy of the Doctoral diploma and transcript of records are also required.
  • A motivation letter (max. 2 pages) that includes an overview of research background and expertise, relevant skills and techniques, reason for applying, and the expected impact on career development. 
  • A CV in Europass template (max. 5 pages)
  • Two Letters of References 
  • List of Academic publications and patents (if any). 
  • Softcopy (in pdf format) of 1 or 2 selected publications within the context of the call.

Project description and supporting documents:

  • A research proposal (max. 10 pages) including objectives, methodology, expected outcomes, and exploitation plans in a template to be provided. 
  • You will need to approach and get the approval of a supervisor before submitting your application.
  • Ethics Self-Assessment declaration

By electronically submitting your application, you confirm the accuracy and truthfulness of all provided information.