Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Host CountryGermany
Area of StudySocial Sciences
Application Deadline1 September 2026 — 25 days left
Scholarship TypeFellowship
FundingFully Funded
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-1639
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About This Scholarship

The Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin offers a prestigious Early Career Fellowship for emerging researchers in humanities and social sciences to dedicate ten months to independent research in an internationally recognized institute. Fellows join an intellectually vibrant community that emphasizes academic freedom, interdisciplinary collaboration, and scholarly exchange among researchers from around the world.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • Full funding for ten-month fellowship
  • Residency at the Wissenschaftskolleg
  • Access to institute facilities and resources
  • Participation in daily communal meals
  • Access to weekly Tuesday Colloquium
  • Interaction with internationally renowned researchers
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Must be an early-career researcher in humanities or social sciences
  • 2 Must demonstrate strong academic potential
  • 3 Must be pursuing innovative research
  • 4 Must be able to contribute meaningfully to an interdisciplinary scholarly community
  • 5 Must be willing to dedicate substantial time to independent research
  • 6 Must be interested in collaborating with researchers from around the world
  • 7 Must reside at the Wissenschaftskolleg throughout the fellowship period

How to Apply

1
Review the fellowship eligibility criteria
2
Prepare your research proposal
3
Gather all required application documents
4
Complete the online application form through the official application portal
5
Submit your application before the deadline of 1 September 2026
📅 10 months (September 2027 - June 2028)

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