Application Form Early Stage Researchers (Esrs)

Application Form Early Stage Researchers (ESRs)

EIPIN Innovation Society

1. Written documentation concerning prior education, including a certified copy of your Master certificate or equivalent (including, but not limited to, the first state examination in law in Germany)and list of grades (with certified translation for languages other than English, Dutch, German, Spanish or French);
2. Evidence on English proficiency (native speaker, having completed a master in the English language, the Academic IELTS certificate with a minimum score of 7, or an internet-based TOEFL certificatewith a minimum score of 95);
3. A personal letter of motivation, indicating why you wish to conduct this research project offered by the University of Augsburg, Munich Intellectual Property Law Center (MIPLC), and why you expect that you will be able to complete the programme successfully;
4. A detailed curriculum vitae, including – if applicable – relevant publications;
5. Two referencesfrom academic referees, using the form available on EIPIN Innovation Society website (link);
6. A substantial piece of writing in English, such as a (draft) master thesis.

1a. Details of applicant

-Name, title(s):

-Male/female:

-Graduation date:

-University, Department (or Institute):

-Address for correspondence:

-Telephone:

-E-mail:

1b. EIPIN Innovation Society ESR vacancy number

1c. Title of research proposal

1d.Abstract

Max. 100 words

1e. Dissertation supervisor

Please state the name of the envisaged main supervisor for the proposed PhD research.

1f. Declaration and motivation

☐ I declare that I fulfil the definition of an early stage researcherset by the European Commission: ESRs shall, at the time of recruitment by the University of Augsburg, be in the first four years (full-time equivalent research experience) of their research career and not yet have been awarded a doctoral degree. Full-time equivalent research experience is measured from the date when a researcher obtained the degree which would formally entitle him or her to embark on a doctorate, either in the country in which the degree was obtained or in the country in which the researcher is recruited. Part-time research experience will be counted pro-rata.

Motivation

☐ I declare that at the time of recruitment, I have NOT resided or carried out my main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Germany for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to taking up the position. Compulsory national service and/or short stays such as holidays are not taken into account.

Example: Dutch nationals can be eligible for recruitment at a University located in the Netherlands if they have resided or carried out their main activity outside of the Netherlands for more than 24 months in the 3 years immediately prior to their recruitment.

Motivation

2a.Background to the research proposal, objectives and main research question

Max. 500 words (excl. references, including footnotes).

2b. Description of the proposed research

Max. 1,000 words (excl. references, including footnotes).

2c. Literature references

Max. 20 references.

2d. Innovative character of the proposal

Max. 200 words

2e. Methodology and time plan

Max. 200 words

2f.Societal Relevance

How can results be applied in other research areas? How can results be applied in society, business, etc.

Max. 200 Word

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