WINS International Postdoctoral Fellowship in Germany 2026

Applications are now open for the WINS International Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2026 at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin in Germany. This 4-to-6-week fellowship is for excellent female postdoctoral researchers from abroad. It gives you the chance to visit Berlin, start a new research project or joint publication with a host lab, increase your visibility, and build your international network.

The fellowship is fully funded with a €3,000 lump-sum stipend that covers all your travel, accommodation, living expenses, and any conference fees. There is no application fee. Hosts (postdocs, group leaders, or professors) from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at HU Berlin submit the application on your behalf. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: Postdoctoral Fellowship
• Host Country: Germany
• Host Institution: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU Berlin)
• Application Deadline: 24 April 2026
• Research Stay: September and October 2026
• Open for: Female postdoctoral researchers from any country outside Germany
• Application Fee: None

What this scholarship offers:

• You get a €3,000 stipend that fully covers your travel to Berlin, accommodation, daily living costs, conference fees, and all other expenses during your 4-to-6-week stay.
• You gain hands-on international research experience by working directly in a host lab at HU Berlin and starting a new project or writing a joint publication.
• You receive full administrative support from the PostDoc Center Adlershof before, during, and after your visit, so you can focus on your research.
• You automatically join the WINS alumnae network and stay connected with other fellows for long-term career support and opportunities.

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Eligibility Criteria:

• You must be a female postdoctoral researcher with a completed PhD.
• You must be currently working at a university or research institute outside Germany.
• A host (postdoc, group leader, or professor) from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at HU Berlin must invite you and submit the application.
• The fellowship is open to any discipline within the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at HU Berlin.

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How to Apply:

The host researcher at HU Berlin submits one single PDF to Dr Petya Jordan at: [email protected]

Your application package must include:

• The completed PDF application form (filled out by the host)
• Your full CV
• A short motivation letter from you (maximum ½ page)
• A host statement from the head of the lab confirming that you will be hosted at HU Berlin

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