Who do I contact for administrative purposes?
For questions about administrative matters (i.e. stipends, workspace, etc.), please contact our fellow liaison, Isabella Schüler.
What does global dis:connect expect from its fellows?
Cross-fertilisation and mutual inspiration can only happen when we are together. Therefore, fellows are required to reside in Munich during their fellowship and concentrate on the research proposed in their application. External teaching, field work and archival work abroad are incompatible with a fellowship.
It is mandatory for fellows to be present at the Centre and to work mainly on the premises. Regular attendance at the weekly colloquium during teaching term, at the weekly Thursday meetings and at other events hosted by the Centre is expected.
The Centre provides each fellow with the financial means to organise and co-host an international workshop in tandem with one or more fellows in their area of research during the fellowship. While organising workshops is optional, they enrich our academic environment and benefit us all. More information on the conditions can be found on our fellows’ corner.
Fellows are also strongly encouraged to contribute to the Centre’s various publication and outreach media (e.g. our blog, our bi-annual research bulletin static) to the extent they are able.
Please name global dis:connect and the BMFTR as sponsor in all publications, events, exhibitions, etc. that are produced during your fellowship and that result subsequently from it. The exact name of the Centre and the funding line is:
English: Käte Hamburger Research Centre global dis:connect, sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (funding number: 01UK2502).
German: Käte Hamburger Kolleg global dis:connect, gefördert durch das Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt (BMFTR) (Förderkennzeichen: 01UK2502).
How can I access my stipend? Do I need a German bank account?
All stipends will be transferred directly to the fellow’s account. Transfers to foreign accounts are possible, but due to higher fees and delays of up to eight weeks, we strongly encourage fellows to open a local German bank account. Several banks offer simple, economical accounts that can be opened online. All stipends are transferred at the beginning of the month.
Please note that the first instalment will only be wired after opening a German bank account and that the university does not process transfers between early December and mid-January. Therefore, the instalment for January will be only be transferred around 10 January. If you use a foreign account, we may not be able to transfer your funds for six to eight weeks during this period.
Fellows are requested to commence their fellowship within the first five days of a calendar month. A later start date will result in a proportional adjustment of the stipend.
Will gd:c cover my travel expenses?
Fellows must ensure that they fulfil the visa requirements when booking their trip.
We kindly ask you to book your tickets as early as possible and if possible as a round trip.
We cover travel costs once at the beginning of the fellowship and once at the end of the fellowship under the following conditions:
What we can cover:
- second-class train journey/economy-class flight
- public transportation between the train station (Zone M)/airport and the fellow’s accommodation or the Centre
- travel to Munich to start the fellowship (max. 5 days prior)
- travel from Munich after the end of the fellowship (max. 5 days later)
- If applicable: one rebooking fee after the residence permit is issued in Munich
What we cannot cover:
- travel costs for family members or travelling companions
- rebooking cost incurred for incorrect visas
- taxi costs
- travel during the fellowship
Where is gd:c located, and what kind of services can I expect?
The Centre is located in a historic villa in central Munich on the east bank of the Isar river (ca. 100m north of the Villa Stuck). It’s a short walk to stops on the U4 and U5 subway lines, the 100 bus line and the 37 tram line. The university library is only about eight minutes away by bike and about 15 minutes with public transit.
Fellows are provided with workspaces in bright, shared offices.
The Centre has a kitchen and a dining/lounge area.