Apply for the KWI International Fellowships 2026 in Germany. Open to global researchers with a PhD and up to 6 years postdoc experience. Includes €3,000 monthly stipend, partial travel reimbursement, and full research support. Deadline: August 29, 2025.
- Host Country: Germany
- Institute: Kulturwissenschaftliches Institut Essen (KWI)
- Duration: 6 months (April 1 – September 30, 2026)
- Deadline: August 29, 2025 (Midnight CET)
- Funding: €3,000/month + partial travel reimbursement
Fellowship Overview
The KWI International Fellowship 2026 is open to global researchers (non-German residents or Germans currently abroad) with a completed PhD and up to 6 years of postdoctoral experience. Projects must align with KWI’s focus areas in cultural studies, social sciences, and humanities.
Fellowship Benefits
- €3,000 monthly stipend (pre-tax)
- Partial reimbursement for arrival and departure travel
- Office space, technical and admin support, access to library and events
- No teaching requirement
- Participation in lectures, colloquiums, and reading groups encouraged
Eligibility Criteria
- PhD completed with up to 6 years of postdoc experience
- Project must align with KWI research focus
- Must attend KWI in person at least 3 days/week
- Willing to participate in academic activities and contribute to the KWI blog
- Publications must credit KWI
- Must be available for the full fellowship period (April 1–Sept 30, 2026)
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- List of publications
- PhD certificate
- Project proposal (max 5,000 characters)
How to Apply
- Combine all documents into one PDF file (max 20 MB)
- Send your application to: international.fellowship@uni-due.de
- Applications must be in English
- No external links or late submissions will be accepted
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