Home Fellowships Einstein Fellowship Program 2026 in Potsdam, Germany (Fully Funded)

Applications are invited for the Einstein Fellowship Program 2026 . Einstein Forum, through its official portal, has announced its flagship fellowship and is seeking applications from talented and motivated individuals from around the world. A prestigious cross-disciplinary fellowship program cohosted by the Einstein Forum and the Wittenstein Foundation in Potsdam/Caputh, Germany, offers an exceptional opportunity for young leaders to work on a research project in a different field from their previous research. The fellowship invites applications from candidates holding a minimum first-level university degree in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and related fields.

The objective of the Einstein fellowship program is to support outstanding researchers doing exceptional work in their area of specialization. The fellowship covers all program-related expenses, including free accommodation at Einstein Summer House, a monthly stipend, and travel expenses. The fellowship lasts for 6 months, during which you will work on a research project. By the end of the program, you are expected to present your research in a public lecture at the Einstein Forum. There is no application fee for the Einstein Fellowship. The submission deadline is May 15th, 2026. Learn more about the fellowship below.

Details About the Einstein Fellowship Program 2026

Host Country: Germany
Location: Potsdam/Caputh
Eligible Countries: Open for All

The Einstein Forum fellowship is accepting applications from applicants meeting the following criteria:

Nationality: Accepting applications from all nationals except German nationals
Age Requirement: Under 35 years of age at the time of application
Academic Background: Holding a first-level university degree in social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, or related fields
Achievement: Demonstrate excellent academic achievements
Research Work: Your proposed research work must be different in the field from previous research
Commitment: Must commit to full-time in-person participation during fellowship dates

The fellowship offers the following financial coverage to the fellows:

Stipend: Fellows will receive a stipend of €10,000/month to cover living expenses
Accommodation: Free accommodation at Albert Einstein’s summer house, located in Caputh, Brandenburg, for the complete duration
Travel: Round-trip travel costs to/from Germany
Conduct research at state-of-the‑art research facilities
Guidance and mentorship from renowned research experts and students
Present your research work in a public lecture by the end of the residency
Experience life in Germany during your 6-month stay

You need to prepare the following documents in one PDF file, all written in English

CV
Project Proposal (Max 2 Pages)
Two Letters of Recommendation

How to Apply?

Applicants meeting the fellowship requirements need to submit an online application via offical portal, visit the offical link below, click on the online application mentioned at the bottom of the page, complete the application form, and submit.

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