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GIST Hub Fellowship 2026

17 Aug 2026

Call for applications — Deadline 15 September!

The GIST Hub — a joint platform of Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC), funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) — brings together researchers working on innovation and governance for sustainability transitions from Chile and Germany.

Currently, we are looking for a Fellow to join the GIST Hub for a research stay at UC, Chile in 2026. Early-career researchers (PhD candidates close to finishing, postdocs) are particularly encouraged to apply; applications from professors and other senior researchers are equally welcome.

Application deadline: 15 September 2026

Fellowship at a Glance

Start: In 2026
Duration: Minimum 6 weeks – maximum 3 months
Host location(s): Santiago, Chile
Costs covered: Flight to Santiago de Chile / monthly stipend to cover living costs during the stay

During and following the fellowship stay, Fellows are expected to:

  • Initiate new collaborative projects in research, transfer, and/or teaching between LMU, UC, and the wider GIST Hub network.
  • Deliver a public talk / presentation at the host institution.
  • Contribute to the development of a GIST Hub Diplomado, for example by co-developing a teaching module.
  • Take part in the next GIST Hub activity (Public Conference in Santiago, Chile in April 2027), e.g. in form of a Fellow Speech.
  • Submit a short research/activity report (max. 3 pages) summarising the outcomes of the stay.

Application Requirements

Complete applications must include:

1. A motivation letter, including a Gantt chart outlining the planned activities and timeline for the stay.
2. A Letter of Invitation (LoI) from the partner institution confirming willingness to host the Fellow.

How to Apply

Please submit your application as a single PDF containing the documents listed above to Dr. Johanna Höhl, Department of Geography, LMU Munich, j.hoehl@lmu.de, +49 89 2180 6722 by 15 September 2026.

Questions about the fellowship or the application process can be directed to the GIST Hub coordinator.