The Georg Arnhold Senior Fellowship 2028 provides €3,300 per month, return airfare, and up to six months in Germany. The Leibniz Institute for Educational Media | Georg Eckert Institute (GEI) runs this fellowship in Brunswick, Germany, for experienced peace-education scholars, practitioners and pracademics. Applications close on November 2, 2026, and Read more
The University of Konstanz offers four two-year postdoctoral fellowships in Germany with a full-time E13 TV-L salary, research funding and academic independence. The 2027 Zukunftskolleg Postdoctoral Fellowships start preferably on April 1, 2027, and applications close on October 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CET. This is not a standard postdoc Read more
The Max Planck-Weizmann Postdoctoral Programme 2027 offers researchers a four-year postdoc across Germany and Israel, with salaries reaching €72,800.84 per year at Max Planck and an untaxed fellowship of up to NIS 220,920 per year at Weizmann. The Max Planck Society (MPG) in Germany and the Weizmann Institute of Science Read more
The Max Planck Postdoc Program 2026 offers early-career researchers postdoctoral positions with guaranteed contracts of at least three years. The Max Planck Society runs the current 2026 call across participating Max Planck Institutes. Applications opened on 1 September 2026 and close on 13 October 2026 at 12:00 pm CEST. Unlike Read more
The DLGS PhD Scholarship 2027 in Germany provides €1,515 per month for three years, plus support for travel and research activities. The Dresden Leibniz Graduate School, jointly operated by IOER and TU Dresden, invites doctoral proposals on sustainable urban mobility transformations. Your research must connect mobility with spatial development, governance, Read more
Secure a tax-free monthly stipend up to €3,600 to execute your independent research project in Europe. The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation administers this prestigious fellowship across German research institutions for the 2026–2027 cycle. Because the foundation enforces a strict 800-application cap per round, early preparation determines your ultimate success. This Read more
Secure your independent postdoctoral position or overseas research stipend in Germany through the updated 2026 individual funding framework. The German Research Foundation (DFG) administers this individual grant to help early-career researchers execute autonomous projects. Because the DFG evaluates proposals on a continuous rolling basis without fixed deadlines, strategic timing dictates Read more
Looking for a funded postdoctoral fellowship in Germany for international researchers in the humanities, cultural studies, or social sciences? The KWI International Fellowships 2027 offer a €3,000 monthly allowance, research infrastructure, office space, and the opportunity to spend six months conducting independent research at one of Germany’s leading interdisciplinary institutes. Read more
Looking for a fully funded DAAD scholarship in Germany? The DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2027–2028 offers experienced professionals from developing countries the opportunity to earn a fully funded Master’s or, in exceptional cases, a PhD at leading German universities. Successful applicants receive a monthly stipend of up to €1,400, health insurance, Read more
Understanding Germany’s blocked account requirements can feel overwhelming, especially when financial rules change almost every academic year. This guide answers the most common applicant questions using the official legal framework, current financial requirements, and recognized proof of funds accepted by German authorities. Use the sections below to find the exact Read more