To promote the participation of women inNatural Sciences and Liberal Arts the University of Groningen offers a prestigious fellowship program named after Rosalind Franklin, whose X-ray studies of DNA were crucial to solving its structure.
Four fellowships are available in the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The fellowships will be awarded to outstanding women scientists from any of the disciplines mathematics, physics, astronomy, chemistry, biology, pharmacy, environmental studies, computer science, artificial intelligence and industrial engineering. Presently, 14 Rosalind Franklin fellows are workingat the Faculty.
Successful candidates will be expected to establish an independent, externally funded research program in collaboration with colleagues at ouruniversityand elsewhere. They will also be expected to participate in and contribute to the development of the teaching program of the Faculty. Rosalind Franklin Fellowships (RFF) are funded with a generous startup package, including funds for a PhD position.
