KWI International Fellowships 2027 in Germany: €3,000 Monthly Funding for Early-Career Postdoctoral Researchers Worldwide ·Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities (KWI)

Overview

This program offers early-career postdoctoral researchers from around the world the opportunity to conduct interdisciplinary research in Germany, with a monthly allowance of €3,000.

Eligibility

• Hold a PhD in the humanities or social sciences.
• Have up to six years of postdoctoral research experience.
• Have completed their PhD in 2021 or later.
• Career breaks may be explained and will be considered during the eligibility assessment.

International applicants are encouraged, and German nationals may apply if they are employed outside Germany.

Benefits

• Monthly allowance of €3,000 (pre-tax).
• Partial reimbursement of travel expenses for arrival and departure.
• Office space and research facilities.
• Technical and administrative support.
• Library services.
• Event and research management assistance.
• Communication support throughout the fellowship.

The monthly allowance is intended to cover accommodation, insurance and living expenses during the fellowship.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit one PDF file containing:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• List of publications.
• PhD certificate.
• Research proposal of up to 5,000 characters.

Applications must be in English and submitted electronically. Incomplete applications or proposals exceeding character limits will not be considered.

Deadline

Application deadline: 17 August 2026.

Fellowship period: 1 April – 30 September 2027.