FRIAS Fellowship Programmes 2027/28 – University of Freiburg, Germany

Summary

The Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (FRIAS) at the University of Freiburg, Germany, has opened applications for its 2027/28 Fellowship Programmes. The fellowships provide outstanding researchers with dedicated time to pursue independent research in an interdisciplinary academic environment. Open to researchers from around the world, the programme includes Early Career Fellowships, Senior Fellowships, and Sustainable Governance Fellowships for Researchers from Africa across a broad range of disciplines. Fellows receive financial support, research funding, office facilities, mobility assistance, and access to the University of Freiburg’s global research network. (University of Freiburg)

Designation

• FRIAS Early Career Fellow
• FRIAS Senior Fellow
• FRIAS Sustainable Governance Senior Fellow (Researchers from Africa)

Fellowship Overview

Research Area

Applications are invited from all academic disciplines that can be supported by the University of Freiburg, including:

• Natural Sciences
• Engineering & Technology
• Life Sciences
• Medicine
• Social Sciences
• Humanities
• Law
• Economics
• Environmental Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Research

The Sustainable Governance Fellowship is specifically intended for researchers in the Humanities and Social Sciences. (University of Freiburg)

Location

Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (FRIAS)
University of Freiburg
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Eligibility / Qualification

Early Career Fellowship

Applicants should:

• Hold a completed PhD.
• Have no more than eight years of postdoctoral experience.
• Have at least six months of research or study experience abroad (outside the country of their first academic degree).
• Propose an innovative, high-quality research project.
• Meet publication requirements specified in the programme guidelines. (University of Freiburg)

Senior Fellowship

Applicants should:

• Hold a completed PhD.
• Have at least eight years of postdoctoral research experience.
• Possess international research experience.
• Demonstrate an excellent academic track record and a strong research proposal. (University of Freiburg)

Sustainable Governance Fellowship (Researchers from Africa)

Applicants should:

• Hold a completed PhD.
• Have at least eight years of postdoctoral experience.
• Be affiliated with an African research institution.
• Conduct research in Humanities or Social Sciences, particularly sustainable governance.
• Fulfil international mobility requirements. (University of Freiburg)

Job Description

Selected Fellows will:

• Conduct independent, high-quality research at the University of Freiburg.
• Join an international and interdisciplinary research community.
• Participate actively in seminars, workshops, and academic discussions.
• Collaborate with researchers across disciplines.
• Benefit from modern office space, university libraries, research infrastructure, and administrative support.
• Receive assistance with accommodation, visa procedures, and relocation where applicable. (University of Freiburg)

Fellowship Benefits

• Competitive fellowship funding.
• Monthly living allowance or fellowship contract (depending on programme and applicant status).
• Research cost contribution.
• Mobility allowance (where applicable).
• Travel reimbursement.
• Office space and full university facilities.
• Access to an international network of over 1,000 researchers.
• Accommodation, childcare, and visa support.
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. (University of Freiburg)

How to Apply

1. Select the appropriate FRIAS Fellowship Programme.
2. Prepare the required application documents, including:
   • Research proposal
   • Curriculum Vitae
   • Publication list
   • PhD certificate
   • Additional documents (programme-specific)
3. Complete the online application form.
4. Submit the application before the deadline.
5. Ensure referees submit their evaluations if required. (University of Freiburg)

Last Date to Apply

18 September 2026 (13:00 CEST) (University of Freiburg)

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