🌟 FRIAS Early Career Fellowship Programme 2026/27 — University of Freiburg, Germany

FRIAS Early Career Fellowship Programme 2026/27

Are you a post‑PhD researcher looking to advance your independent research in a world-class, interdisciplinary environment? The Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (FRIAS) is calling applications for its Early Career Fellowships — part of its prestigious 2026/27 Fellowship Programme. This competitive fellowship offers up to 10 months of dedicated research time, generous funding, and collaboration opportunities in one of Germany’s top research universities.

🎯 Programme Snapshot

• Duration: 4 to 10 months between 1 September 2026 – 31 August 2027
• Deadline: 12 September 2025, 13:00 CET (uni-freiburg.de)
• Eligibility: PhD completed within the last 8 years, plus at least 6 months research experience abroad (uni-freiburg.de)
• Disciplines: All academic fields supported at University of Freiburg (EURAXESS)

✨ What’s Included?

FRIAS provides a full-time fellowship contract or equivalent support, including:

• Monthly living allowance (~€4,900/month, pre-tax) (EURAXESS)
• Research budget and individual training allowance
• Mobility/travel grants (inbound & outbound)
• Office space, library access, coworking environment
• Support for accommodation, childcare, and family needs (if applicable) (uni-freiburg.de)

🌐 Who Should Apply?

• Early Career Researchers (ECRs): Completed a PhD within 8 years
• Must hold ≥4 peer-reviewed publications since January 2021 (uni-freiburg.de, frias.uni-freiburg.de)
• At least six months of international academic experience
• Opportunity to conduct original, interdisciplinary research in a vibrant intellectual community

✅ Selection Criteria

Applications will be assessed based on:

• Academic excellence of both the candidate and research proposal
• Interdisciplinary relevance and innovation
• Research feasibility and potential impact
• Track record, including peer-reviewed works and international research exposure
• Overall quality in line with the University of Freiburg’s research strengths (Opportunities for Youth, uni-freiburg.de, EURAXESS, Whatscholarship)

📝 What to Include in Your Application

Submit via the official online portal:

• Project proposal (max 3,000 words + 4 figures)
• Tabular CV (template provided)
• Publication list (≤8 total; ≥4 peer-reviewed since Jan 2021)
• PhD diploma (PDF)
• If experimental: letter of support & research timetable/experiment sketch
• Contact details for two referees

Check the official Application Manual for full instructions (Whatscholarship, frias.uni-freiburg.de, uni-freiburg.de, Opportunities for Youth, EURAXESS)

🔍 Why FRIAS?

• Interdisciplinary Excellence: A globally recognized research institute where scholars from different disciplines collaborate
• Dedicated Research Time: Fellows are released from teaching duties to focus fully on research
• Network: Join a global community of over 1,000 alumni from top-tier institutions across fields (uni-freiburg.de, uni-freiburg.de)
• Career Growth: Ideal for building academic independence, expanding networks, and deepening international visibility

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