Who we are
The Institute for Employment Research (Institut für Arbeitsmarkt- und Berufsforschung, IAB) in Germany conducts research into the labour market and the professional world to advance debates in science, public, politics, and administration. The IAB researches the entire range of the labour market from the point of view of different disciplines and in the social context. The IAB is financed by public funds and scientifically independent.
Support for Ukraine
The IAB condemns the war of aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, which is a brutal violation of international law and which causes unimaginable human suffering. This is also an attack on our fundamental values of freedom, democracy and self-determination. Scientific freedom and academic cooperation possibilities are unimaginable to us without these values.
What we offer
We would like to show our solidarity with Ukraine and offer a 1-year scholarship for a master degree graduate in the field of economics, sociology, statistics, or other social sciences from a research institution in Ukraine who has a strong interest in labour market research.
The scholarship holder is invited to spend a research visit at the IAB and to participate in our doctoral programme GradAB. The scholarship holder will be required to work from Germany and will need a residence and work permit to do so. It will be possible to participate in the GradAB course programme (online and in presence) and to use the time to prepare for a full 3-year GradAB scholarship application. However, we are open to agree on other research targets, as well.
The scholarship is 1,350 € / month and an additional 1,800 € / year for participation in scientific conferences and further training. Family support is available. In addition, there is the possibility to work as a junior researcher on a 25 % position in one of IAB’s research departments (employment subject to social insurance contributions / minimum 1,062 € / month). Please note however that the IAB cannot guarantee the availability of any vacant job position at the start of the programme.
Whom we address
We accept applications from researchers who work at research institutions in Ukraine (irrespective of nationality). Further, applicants need to have obtained a master’s degree.
Required documents
- Certificate of language proficiency (English and/or German)
- Certificate of Master degree
- Residence and work permit
- Curriculum vitae
- Research proposal
The IAB aims at increasing the share of doctoral students with disabilities. For this reason, applications from disabled persons are highly welcome.
If applicants are otherwise equally qualified, female applicants will be given preference.
Please submit your application in English language to iab.iab4ukraine@iab.de. All documents for the application can be provided electronically.
If you have any further questions contact Dr. Sandra Huber (Phone+49 911 179 5950)
