The Bonn International Fellowship Programme is now accepting applications for its 2026 cohort.
This prestigious, fully funded fellowship invites postdoctoral researchers from all fields to spend 12 days at the University of Bonn, Germany. The programme encourages applications, particularly from scholars affiliated with the university’s strategic partner institutions and priority countries for international collaboration.
Funding Details
The fellowship includes:
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Travel allowance
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Daily stipend of €160
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Coverage of material costs for events hosted by the institute
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Catering expenses
Note: Applicants must be invited by a host from the University of Bonn.
Eligibility Criteria
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Must be a postdoctoral researcher.
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Must submit a research project related to your area of expertise.
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Applications must be submitted by the host scientist at the University of Bonn on behalf of the applicant.
Required Documents
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A project description (PDF, maximum 6 pages), including:
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An outline of the planned short- or long-term outcomes of the stay
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A statement of objectives for potential continued collaboration (if applicable)
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The fellow’s declaration of consent
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Application Deadline: September 22, 2025
The Bonn International Fellowship Programme is accepting applications for its 2026 cohort. This prestigious, fully funded fellowship offers postdoctoral researchers from all academic fields the opportunity to spend 12 days at the University of Bonn, Germany. The program prioritizes applicants from the university's strategic partner institutions and countries that are a focus for international collaboration.
Funding for the fellowship includes a travel allowance, a daily stipend of €160, coverage of material costs for institutional events, and catering expenses. Applicants need to be invited by a host from the University of Bonn, and submissions must be made by the host scientist on behalf of the applicant.
Eligibility requires that candidates are postdoctoral researchers and they must submit a research project relevant to their expertise. Required documents include a project description (up to 6 pages) outlining planned outcomes, objectives for future collaboration, and the fellow's consent. The application deadline is September 22, 2025.
