OpenFieldPostdoctoral Research Fellowship in Medical Humanities and Palliative Ethics
Two-year postdoctoral fellowship investigating clinical ethics, existential support mechanisms in end-of-life care, and healthcare equity in European clinical centers.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Completed PhD or Dr. phil. / Dr. theol. in Bioethics, Psychology, Medical Sociology, or Philosophy within the last four years.
- English language proficiency
- Fluency in English (C1) and working knowledge of German (B2).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Curriculum vitae, research proposal (5 pages), two writing samples or peer-reviewed publications.
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference contacts.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- TV-L E13 postdoctoral research contract (€54,000 annually) plus €4,500 annual travel allowance
- Application fee
- No application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- No tuition
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Vinzenz Pallotti University Vallendar documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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