Einstein Fellowship 2026 in Germany (Fully Funded): Prestigious Opportunity for Young Global Thinkers to Pursue Interdisciplinary Research at the Einstein Forum @Einstein Forum

Overview

The Einstein Fellowship 2026 is a prestigious fully funded international fellowship for exceptional young intellectuals to explore bold, interdisciplinary ideas at the Einstein Forum.

Eligibility

The fellowship is open to:

• Applicants under 35 years old.
• Those with a university degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, or Natural Sciences.
• Outstanding young thinkers with strong academic achievements, creativity, and interest in interdisciplinary research.
• Proposed projects must be completely different from previous work, not part of a dissertation, and show originality.
• Having a PhD is not required.

Benefits

Successful applicants will receive:

• €10,000 stipend for living expenses.
• Full travel expense reimbursement (to and from Germany).
• Free accommodation for 5–6 months in Einstein’s summerhouse in Caputh, Brandenburg.
• Opportunity to work in a stimulating intellectual environment near leading universities in Berlin and Potsdam.
• Exposure to international scholars and interdisciplinary research culture.
• Opportunity to present your project in a public lecture at the Einstein Forum and Wittenstein Foundation.

How to Apply

To apply for the Einstein Fellowship 2026, prepare all required documents and submit your application through the official Einstein Forum platform.

• Required documents: Curriculum Vitae (CV), 2-page project proposal, two letters of recommendation.
• Optional: Cover letter (in some cases).

Deadline

Applications must be submitted by 15th May 2026.

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