Helmholtz-University Young Investigators Groups and Helmholtz Young Investigators Groups 公募のお知らせ   Young Investigators Groups - Networking with Universities Call for Applications for 20 Helmholtz-University Young Investigators Groups and Helmholtz Young Investigators Groups sponsored by the President's Initiative and Networking Fund from 1 March 2006 Closing date for applications: 2 May 2006 In its mission statement, the Helmholtz Association defines the promotion of individual and talented young scientists as one of its key objectives. With the establishment of Investigators Groups, the Association aims to provide the best foreign and domestic junior researchers with excellent working conditions in a research-oriented environment. Researchers are granted independence early on, with secure career prospects ('tenure track') based on proven scientific achievements. Investigators Group leaders are expected to work closely with university partners. In this way, they can experience the advantage of cooperating with important strategic partners, in an environment where a division of tasks is aimed at a common goal. At the same time, they obtain the opportunity to gain teaching experience and acquire the qualifications for a higher academic career. Target Group This call is directed at top foreign or German junior researchers, 2 - 6 years after they have been conferred their doctorate (child-rearing periods will be taken into consideration) who would like to participate in a Helmholtz programme. The candidates must have completed a continuous 6-month research period abroad during a doctorate or a post-doctorate phase. The most important selection criterion is the outstanding quality of the applicants. Applicants should contact the Helmholtz Centres directly via the given contact persons. Applications may only be submitted via the Centres' boards to the Helmholtz Association's Head Office. Direct applications to the Head Office will not be accepted. >> Here you can find the complete information. http://www.helmholtz.de/en/News/Helmholtz_Calls_for_Application/Helmholtz-Nachwuchsgruppen.html