Tag: Germany

Humboldt Research Fellowships for Postdocs 2027 (Germany)

Postdocs

Humboldt Research Fellowships for Postdocs and Experienced Researchers, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Germany. Deadline: Selection committee meets March, July, and November each year, and you should apply well in advance. Applications are usually processed within four to eight months.

The Humboldt Research Fellowship is available to researchers of all nationalities and research areas, at either the postdoctoral or experienced researcher level, to conduct research in Germany. Through the Humboldt Research Fellowship, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation sponsors researchers with above-average qualifications from across the globe. As a fellow, you will benefit from individual support from the Humboldt Foundation and their diverse sponsorship portfolio.

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation aims to achieve a good balance between genders and a high level of diversity among its fellows in all areas. They therefore expressly invite female scientists and members of underrepresented groups to apply. They welcome all applications, regardless of ethnic, cultural or social background, gender identity, age, religion, worldview, disability or sexual orientation.

The Humboldt Research Fellowship enables you to conduct your own research at various stages of your career in collaboration with a host at a German research institution of your choice. Hosts may apply for a subsidy towards research costs.

Postdocs

Benefit from research sponsorship in Germany at the beginning of your academic career. The Humboldt Research Fellowship for postdocs enables you to conduct research in Germany. Fellowships may last from 6 to 24 months and can be divided into up to three stays within three years.

Experienced researchers

You can still apply for research sponsorship in Germany even if you are already well advanced in your academic career. The Humboldt Research Fellowship for experienced researchers enables you to conduct research in Germany. Fellowships may last from 6 to 18 months and can be divided into up to three stays within three years.

IFA: CrossCulture Programme 2027 Fellowships (Germany)

Postdocs

CrossCulture Programme Fellowships, Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (IFA) [Institute for International Cultural Relations], Berlin, Germany. Deadline: 8 December 2026.

The CrossCulture Programme (CCP) funds 50 to 60 professionals and volunteers from over 40 countries yearly with its CCP Fellowships. Fellows spend two to three months working with host organisations in Germany or CCP partner countries to broaden their expertise, build valuable networks and further develop their transcultural skills. In return, the host organisations benefit from the expertise, regional knowledge and networks of the CCP Fellows.

Participants have the opportunity to take part in transcultural workshops, networking events and professional meetings organised by the CCP. The experience gained abroad will be integrated into the work of the Fellows’ home organisations upon their return.

Countries currently participating in the program: Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Colombia, Cuba, Egypt, Georgia, Germany, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritania, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories (only West Bank), Philippines, Republic of Moldova, Russia (only persons living outside of Russia in exile), Serbia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam.

CFP Peace, Conflict and Reconciliation Studies (Germany)

ConferencesCall for submissions: Peace, Conflict and Reconciliation Studies, 21 January 2027, University of Bonn, Germany. Deadline: 15 November 2026.

The Bonner Center for Reconciliation Studies (BCRS) of the University of Bonn and the Bonn International Centre on Conflict Studies (bicc) are pleased to announce the Second Colloquium on Peace, Conflict and Reconciliation Studies, to be held in Bonn on 21 January 2027.

Following the successful first edition, this joint initiative brings together early-career scholars working on peacebuilding, reconciliation, conflict transformation, and related fields. They invite PhD candidates and PostDocs to present and discuss their ongoing research in a collegial and supportive environment. The colloquium provides a space for intellectual exchange, constructive feedback, and discussion across disciplinary and thematic boundaries. It also aims to strengthen a regional network of researchers and promote sustained dialogue, collaborative research, knowledge exchange, and professional development.

WZB Berlin Social Science Center: Director for the Study of International Relations (Germany)

“JobDirector for the Study of International Relations, Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin [WZB Berlin Social Science Center], Germany. Deadline: 20 September 2026.

The Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin für Sozialforschung (WZB Berlin Social Science Center) is one of the leading global research institutions in the field of social sciences. It unites the social sciences to address society’s biggest challenges. The WZB conducts world-class problem-oriented basic research in the social sciences and connects research and society by engaging with decision-makers in the public and private sectors, civil society and the general public. By bringing together scholars from all over the world with their various methodological and disciplinary backgrounds – including sociology, political science, economics, and law -, the WZB fosters a vibrant and stimulating research environment that promotes interdisciplinary collaboration. Research at the WZB is characterized by long-term projects based on multidisciplinary cooperation and transnational perspectives. The current cross-cutting research topics at the WZB are: Climate, Democracy, Digitalization, Education, Gender, Health, International Orders, Migration, and Work. The WZB is a publicly funded non-university research institute and a member of the Leibniz Association.

The WZB seeks to establish a new research department and to fill a permanent full-time position of Director (f/m/x) for the study of international relations, broadly understood. They aim to appoint a world-class scholar in political science, sociology, or economics who will establish and lead a team to implement an ambitious research agenda focused on theory-driven empirical research on transformations of the international order and shifting power relations. Specializations might include conflict and war, international security, contestation and legitimacy of international institutions and norms, transnational politics, international political economy, and global governance challenges, such as climate change, migration, trade, or development.

American Academy in Berlin: Berlin Prize Competition 2027-8 (Germany)

FellowshipsBerlin Prize fellowships, American Academy in Berlin, Germany. Deadline: 25 September 2026.

The American Academy in Berlin is an independent, nonprofit institute for advanced study in the arts, humanities, social sciences, law, journalism, and public policy. Its primary mission is to strengthen the cultural and intellectual ties between the United States and Germany. Each year, following a rigorous selection process, the Academy awards roughly two dozen semester-long fellowships to individuals who demonstrate excellence in their respective fields.

The Academy welcomes applications from a broad range of disciplines in the humanities, social sciences, law, journalism, and various areas of public policy. They also generally encourage projects that address pressing issues of the day, such as democracy, security, technology and society (especially AI), energy (including climate), and global order. Dedicated fellowships are also available to support projects in Jewish studies, German studies, and public health and biotechnology. While project proposals need not focus on topics related to Germany, candidates should explain how a residency in Berlin would enhance their work.

DAAD Postgraduate Scholarships & Research Grants 2027 (Germany)

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Postgraduate studies, scholarships and research grants , DAAD, Bonn, Germany. Deadline: varies by program but often 15 October 2026.

DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst, or German Academic Exchange Service) has a scholarship programme offering a wide range of opportunities, from master’s degrees to doctoral degrees, and including research grants. A few examples include:

Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines

Postgraduate Studies in the Fields of Fine Art, Design, Visual Communication and Film

Research Grants – Doctoral Programmes in Germany

Research Grants in Germany (during doctorate or early post-doctoral phase)

Philipp Schwartz Initiative Fellowships (Germany)

Fellowships

Philipp Schwartz Initiative, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Germany. Deadline: 21 August 2026.

The Philipp Schwartz Initiative enables universities and research institutions in Germany to host researchers at risk on the basis of a full fellowship. Universities, universities of applied sciences and other research institutions in Germany can apply for funding from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation to support threatened researchers. Scholars from non-EU countries exposed to significant and acute individual risks can be nominated. Please note that scholars must be nominated by institutions and cannot apply directly.

Successful institutions will receive funds to grant the nominated scholar research stays in the form of a research fellowship of up to 24 months. Successful institutions will also receive a lump sum intended
for measures to support Philipp Schwartz fellows in integrating and in re-starting their careers. An extension of up to 12 months can be granted in the framework of a co-financing model.

Organizers particularly wish to encourage higher education institutions across Germany that are interested in supporting at-risk scholars but have not yet done so, to consider an application. Scholars across all academic disciplines are supported by the Scholars at Risk Network and the Council for At-Risk Academics. These organizations may be able to assist your institution in identifying a candidate for whom nomination in the Philipp Schwartz Initiative might be a pivotal relief.

The following websites provide information on at-risk scholars who are currently seeking a host institution:

Scholars at Risk Network
Council for At-Risk Academics

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the programme director, Ms Cornelia Hörtner, senior programme coordinator Ms Katja Machacsek, or programme officers, Ms Judith Dömer-Warneke, Ms Sandra Grziwa, Ms Mashal Habib, Ms Bianca Schneemayer, Ms Mona Simon, and Ms Lena Vos who can be reached via schwartz-initiative@avh.de.

Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg Fellowships 2026-27 (Germany)

Fellowships

Fellowships, Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg Institute for Advanced Study, Delmenhorst, Germany. Deadline: 15 July 2026.

 

The Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg (HWK) promotes excellent science through fellowships for outstanding researchers from all over the world. It additionally supports the engagement with scientific research and its role in society through fellowships for artists and authors. The HWK is an independent Institute for Advanced Study and a non-profit foundation of the states of Bremen and Lower Saxony and the city of Delmenhorst. It cooperates closely with the universities in Bremen and Oldenburg and other scientific institutions in the Northwest region.

 

Fellowships are available in multiple research areas (either Society or Arts & Literature seem most likely for those who follow the Center), and at multiple levels: regular (5 years past PHD or more), junior (first 5 years after PHD), and then several “complementary” formats, including postdocs, artist-in-residence, and writer-in-residence.

Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies: PhD Studentships in Lived Experience of Violence and Coerced Livelihoods in Translocal Spaces of Conflict (Germany)

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Lived Experience of Violence and Coerced Livelihoods in Translocal Spaces of Conflict PhD Studentships, Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies, Bonn, Germany. Deadline: 17 May 2026.

The Doctoral Researcher position is part of the research group “Lived Experiences of Violence and Coerced Livelihoods in Translocal Spaces of Conflict” (VIOLET), led by Dr. Benjamin Etzold, funded by the German Research Foundation under Germany’s Excellence Strategy – Cluster of Excellence Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies (BCDSS) at the University of Bonn. The BCDSS offers excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary and comparative research of different forms of Strong Asymmetrical Dependencies (SADs) across time periods and world regions. In its second funding phase (2026–2032), the BCDSS will investigate the underlying causes and mechanisms that contribute to the persistence of SADs across historical and contemporary contexts.

Within the BCDSS, the research group VIOLET will investigate the entanglements of violence, labour exploitation and livelihood precarity in translocal settings of armed conflict and displacement. It seeks to answer how livelihoods and dependencies evolve under violent conditions, and which traces lived experiences of violence leave within societies. The PhD research shall contribute to this research group, bicc’s research on the conditions, dynamics and consequences of violent conflicts and to the BCDSS’s research Area “Power, Violence and Trauma”. The successful candidate will participate in BCDSS’s Doctoral Program that offers thorough preparation and support during doctoral dissertation work, including academic course work, additional skills training, and close supervision.

Details: Two part time positions to be filled (65% each). Salary according to German public sector tariff (TV-L) EG 13 and previous working experience. The position may be filled as of 1.10.2026 for a fixed term of 48 month until 30.09.2030.