🌍 Bonn International Fellowships 2026 – University of Bonn, Germany

🌍 Bonn International Fellowships 2026

Are you an experienced researcher or early-career academic looking for a funded short-term visit to a top German institution? The Bonn International Fellowships 2026 at the University of Bonn offer fully sponsored 12-day research stays designed to foster global academic collaboration and future partnerships.

🗓️ Timeline & Key Deadlines

• Call Opens: 29 May 2025
• Application Deadline: 22 September 2025, 17:00 CET
• Notification: Early December 2025
• Fellowship Period: Entry between 1 January – 31 December 2026; stay up to 12 days

🔍 Who Is Eligible?

• Postdoctoral researchers or senior scholars
• Employed at a non-German university or research center
• Applicants must be officially nominated by a host scientist at the University of Bonn; self-applications are not accepted

🎓 Program Benefits

Selected fellows receive:

• €160 per day living allowance, up to 12 days
• Travel reimbursement (based on country of origin)
• Up to €500 in event-related/material expenses (e.g., seminars, public lectures, outreach)
• Inclusion in academic events and public visibility during the visit (Universität Bonn)

📄 Application Requirements

Your host at Bonn will submit the application on your behalf, including:

• Completed online form by the host
• Project description (≤6 pages) with visit timing, planned engagement, collaboration goals
• Your signed declaration of consent
• One-page CV (PDF)
• Signed invitation letter from the host
• Financing plan using Bonn’s template (Universität Bonn, Scholarships Future)

🔎 Selection Criteria

• Your academic reputation and research contributions
• Potential for enriching Bonn’s academic environment (seminars, public talks)
• Long-term collaboration potential with the host institution (Opportunities for Youth)

🧠 Why It’s Worth Applying

• Gain experience at a top German university and expand your global network
• Showcase your research through seminars and collaborative engagement in Bonn
• Lay groundwork for future partnerships, joint publications, or follow-up visits

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