FRIAS

FRIAS offers leading academics (Senior Fellows) as well as outstanding early-stage researchers (Junior Fellows) from Freiburg and around the world the opportunity to concentrate exclusively on their (individual or joint) research projects for a certain  period of time. It is in this way that the Institute creates a unique space and atmosphere for research within the university, enriches the global network of Freiburg-based researchers, and enhances the international visibility of the research conducted at the University of Freiburg. Particular attention is paid to promoting promising young academics, with FRIAS creating ample opportunities for them to build international networks by engaging in inspirational discussions and collaborative research with the members of the Fellow community across disciplines and (not just academic) cultures .

FRIAS invites renowned scholars from around the world to Freiburg, offering a setting in which they can dedicate themselves to an inspiring research project or publication of their choice. Here, they are provided with a stimulating working environment, comprehensive support for their project, quiet offices meeting their individual demands as well as access to extremely well-equipped labs."

"The Institute | Structure and Organization."
FRIAS. Universität Freiburg 2020. Accessed on June 10, 2020.

FRIAS was created as the centerpiece of the Exzellenzinitiative 2007-2012 and allows Freiburg, with the help of leading researchers from Germany and abroad, to make its place amongst the top research universities worldwide. Since the Institute's establishment in spring 2008, researchers from the English Department have been extensively represented at FRIAS, particularly within its School of Language and Literature (2008 – 2013). The following list provides an overview of English Department researchers that have worked with FRIAS.