The University of Bonn is now accepting nominations for the Bonn International Fellowship 2026 — a fully funded short-term academic fellowship designed for outstanding international researchers. This prestigious program supports 12-day visits to Bonn, Germany, offering selected scholars a unique opportunity to engage with the university’s academic community and develop meaningful collaborations.
If you’re an accomplished researcher based outside Germany and looking to expand your international network while advancing your research, this opportunity is for you.
Program Overview
- Host Country: Germany
- Host Institution: University of Bonn
- Program Duration: Up to 12 days
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: September 22, 2025 (via your host professor at Bonn)
About the Fellowship
The Bonn International Fellowship is designed to support distinguished scholars from the university’s strategic partner institutions and priority regions. Fellows are fully integrated into the academic and social life at Bonn, gaining access to university resources and engaging in lectures, seminars, and collaborative research.
This short-term stay aims to initiate or strengthen international research partnerships, create long-term academic connections, and inspire joint publications or grant proposals.
Financial Coverage
Fellows will receive:
- €160 per day for up to 12 days (including arrival and departure)
- Round-trip travel expenses (amount varies by country of origin)
- Up to €500 in material costs for events hosted by your Bonn professor
- Event support including refreshments and networking gatherings
- Visibility support, including public lectures or media materials
- All funds must be used by December 31, 2026
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, you must:
- Be conducting research or teaching outside Germany
- Have a strong international academic reputation
- Be nominated by a professor at the University of Bonn (no direct applications accepted)
- Come from a strategic partner university or a country prioritized for international collaboration
- Propose a visit that includes integration into academic life (lectures, seminars, etc.)
- Present a compelling plan for long-term academic collaboration
Required Documents
- Online application (submitted by your host professor)
- Your project proposal (max. 6 pages)
- Detailed CV/resume
- Signed invitation letter from your host professor
- Completed budget planning Excel sheet (template provided)
- Proof of mutual agreement to participate
Selection Criteria
- Academic excellence, publications, awards, and leadership in research
- Potential for future collaboration with the University of Bonn
- Strong alignment between your research goals and the host department
- Clear plan to participate in academic life at Bonn (e.g., public talks, teaching, networking)
How to Apply
- You cannot apply directly.
- Find and contact a professor at the University of Bonn who shares your academic interests. If they agree to host you, they will submit the application on your behalf.
To apply:
- Identify a host professor at Bonn.
- Collaborate with them to develop a research plan and application documents.
- Your host professor submits the full application before the September 22, 2025 deadline.
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