The Einstein Fellowship in Germany (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the Einstein Fellowship 2027, awarded by the Einstein Forum and the Wittenstein Foundation in Germany. This prestigious fellowship supports outstanding young thinkers under 35 years old who want to pursue an original, interdisciplinary project significantly different from their previous research work — inspired by Albert Einstein’s own broad curiosity.

It is open to candidates from all nationalities with a university degree in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences. The program provides fully funded support for 5–6 months, including accommodation, a generous stipend, and travel reimbursement — with no application fee. The application deadline is May 15, 2026. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Awarding Organizations: Einstein Forum and Wittenstein Foundation
• Host Location: Caputh, Brandenburg, Germany
• Duration: 5 to 6 months (flexible dates)
• Funding Type: Fully funded (stipend + accommodation + travel)
• Language Requirement: Application in English (no TOEFL/IELTS needed)
• Open to All Nationalities
• Application Fee: None
• Application Deadline: May 15, 2026

What This Fellowship Offers:

• Free accommodation for the entire period in the peaceful garden cottage of Albert Einstein’s historic summerhouse in Caputh, near Potsdam and Berlin’s academic centers
• A stipend of €10,000 to cover living expenses and project-related costs
• Full reimbursement of travel expenses to and from the fellowship location
• A unique, distraction-free environment that encourages bold, interdisciplinary thinking
• The opportunity to develop an original project outside their usual field, fostering personal and intellectual growth

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Under 35 years old at the time of application
• Hold a university degree in humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences
• Propose a project that is significantly different in content (and preferably field/form) from previous work — not a continuation of theses, dissertations, ongoing studies, or published research
• Demonstrate superior intellectual development, originality, quality, and feasibility of the proposed project
• No PhD required (or in progress); open regardless of current academic status
• Applications must be in English

Strict note: No fellowships for dissertation/thesis research or completing started academic studies.

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How to Apply:

1. Prepare your documents:
   • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
   • Two-page project proposal (clearly outlining the idea, its originality, and feasibility)
   • Two letters of recommendation (can be attached or sent directly by recommenders to [email protected])
2. Submit everything via the official online application form.
3. Submit your Application before May 15, 2026.

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