Summary
The Maria Reiche Postdoctoral Fellowships at the TU Dresden (TUD) support excellent female early-career researchers in building their independent scientific profiles. The goal of this program is to prepare candidates to secure third-party funding and qualify for a professorship, moving from Recognized Researcher to Established Researcher status.
Maria Reiche Postdoctoral Fellowships at Dresden University of Technology, Germany
Designation
Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area
Candidates must propose a project aimed at securing third-party funding (e.g., DFG Emmy Noether Program, ERC Starting Grant, DFG Heisenberg Program). The research should support the candidate’s development toward a professorship or junior research group leadership.
Location
TU Dresden (TUD), Germany
Funding Details
| Feature | Details |
| Duration | Up to 24 months |
| Start Date | Earliest: Jan 1, 2027; Latest: Mar 1, 2027 |
| Monthly Rate | 2,670.00 EUR |
| Family Allowance | 400.00 EUR (1st child), 100.00 EUR (subsequent children) |
| Workplace Subsidy | Up to 2,500.00 EUR for basic equipment |
Eligibility/Qualification
- Target Group: Female early-career researchers.
- Doctoral Completion: Must have completed a doctorate no longer than six years ago.
- Note: The six-year limit is calculated up to the month before the requested funding start. Maternity and parental leave taken during this period are counted toward the six-year limit.
Job Description
Fellows receive a full-time scholarship to dedicate their time to:
- Developing a unique scientific profile.
- Preparing and submitting an independent research proposal to an external funding body for a third-party funded project.
- Advancing toward academic leadership roles, including habilitation or professorship appointments.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a complete application as a single digital PDF file with the subject “Maria Reiche Postdoctoral Fellowships” to the Graduate Academy at graduiertenakademie@tu-dresden.de.
Required documents include:
- Online application form (Note: Intermediate digital storage is not possible).
- Annex to the application form.
- Letter of Recommendation from the hosting TU Dresden professorship.
- Letter of Reference from another university professor.
- If applicable, a Statement of the Faculty regarding habilitation support.
For detailed guidelines, please refer to the official Program Information (EN).
Last Date to Apply
September 30, 2026
For further inquiries or assistance with your application, you may attend an online Q&A session (dates available: 22/07, 19/08, 02/09, 16/09) or contact the Funding and Scholarship Coordinator, Ms. Vivien Lippmann.
