Georg Arnhold Senior Fellowship

About this opportunity

The Leibniz Institute for Educational Media | Georg Eckert Institute (GEI) is inviting applications for the Georg Arnhold Senior Fellowship for Education for Sustainable Peace 2028. The prestigious fellowship supports experienced scholars and practitioners undertaking research or practice-oriented projects focused on peace education, educational media, and curriculum development. The six-month fellowship will be hosted at the GEI in Brunswick, Germany, and provides a monthly stipend of €3,300, return economy airfare, research resources, mentoring, and professional networking opportunities. The application deadline is 2 November 2026, while the fellowship can begin from January 2028 at the earliest.

Requirements

Who Can Apply?

The fellowship welcomes applications from outstanding scholars and experienced practitioners working in peace education.

Academic applicants must hold a PhD and demonstrate a strong research profile in a relevant discipline, including the humanities, political and social sciences, or education.

Practitioner applicants must demonstrate at least five years of advanced professional achievement in the field. This may include significant international experience in peace education, NGO management, or related areas.

Applicants combining academic expertise with practical and grassroots experience are particularly relevant to the program.