Baden-Württemberg Early Career Rescue Fellowships 2026-2028

The Baden-Württemberg Early Career Rescue Fellowships 2026–2028 is a funded two-year research fellowship program in Germany. It is designed to support early career researchers (1–7 years postdoc) whose work has been disrupted or restricted due to political pressures in the USA.

🏫 About the Fellowship

• Institution: University of Konstanz
• Program Duration: 24 months

🎁 Benefits

Participants of the fellowship will receive the following benefits:

• Employment contract for 24 months with a monthly salary of up to €6,000 (pre-tax, pre-social contributions).
• Full access to research infrastructure, labs, and professional support.
• Additional funding for research, cooperation, and mobility.
• Travel compensation for inbound and outbound journeys.
• Language courses, networking opportunities, and family support (housing, childcare, etc.).

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the fellowship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a completed doctoral degree with 1–7 years of postdoc experience.
• Must not hold a permanent professorship (tenure).
• Provide a statement explaining how their research is threatened by U.S. political restrictions (e.g., travel bans, cancelled funding/projects).
• Submit proof of restrictions through documentation or a referee’s letter confirming the threat.
• Select a preferred university and host researcher.
• Ensure the proposed project aligns with the disciplinary and ethical standards of the host university.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 09 January, 2026
• To apply, visit the University of Konstanz Early Career Rescue Fellowships Portal.
• Submit your application through the official application page.

This fellowship is an excellent opportunity for early career researchers to advance their academic pursuits in a supportive and resource-rich environment. Don't miss the chance to apply!

• Employment contract for 24 months with a monthly salary up to €6,000 (pre-tax, pre-social contributions).
• Full access to research infrastructure, labs, and professional support.
• Additional funding for research, cooperation, and mobility.
• Travel compensation for inbound/outbound journeys.
• Language courses, networking opportunities, and family support (housing, childcare, etc.).