IDOS Research Positions 2026

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 September and November 2026. 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.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJuly 3, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorGerman Institute of Development and Sustainability
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• 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.

Requirements

1. All career stages are welcome, however applicants should be at least at the writing stage of their PhD 

2. Proposed research activities must relate to topics currently covered by the department

Selection Process

• Review of applications will be completed and invitations sent by 27th July 2026.

Application Documents

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. Please clearly indicate which concrete research cluster or project(s) as well as staff member(s) your research connects well with and include 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 (1st and 2nd choice) for the research stay (1 page) 

• Curriculum vitae

• A letter from your employer or PhD department confirming your continued employment through the course of the research stay 

All materials should be emailed as a single PDF with the subject line “Short-term guest researcher, FULL NAME”.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Please submit the required documents electronically to Evgeniya Gonzalez ([email protected])

For more information, kindly visit the IDOS scholarship webpage.