KWI International Fellowships 2026

The Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities (KWI) is now accepting applications for its International Fellowships 2026. This prestigious program supports outstanding postdoctoral researchers in the humanities worldwide by providing funding, research infrastructure, and an interdisciplinary academic environment in Germany.

📖 About KWI International Fellowships

The KWI Fellowship Programme is designed to foster innovative, internationally oriented research aligned with KWI’s thematic agenda. It offers:

• A vibrant academic environment in Germany.
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Support for cutting-edge research in the humanities.

🎁 Benefits of KWI International Fellowships

Selected fellows will receive the following benefits:

• Monthly allowance of €3,000 (before tax) to cover living expenses such as rent and insurance.
• Partial reimbursement of travel costs for arrival and departure.
• Access to modern office space and technical infrastructure.
• Comprehensive academic and administrative support.
• Library access and research management services.
• Communication and event support.

Note: Any additional travel costs beyond the partial reimbursement must be covered by the fellow.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the KWI International Fellowships, applicants must:

• Have completed a PhD.
• Have no more than six years of postdoctoral experience, counted from the date of PhD completion.
• Hold a PhD awarded in 2020 or later.

📝 Application Process

Applicants are required to submit their application as one single PDF file (max. 20 MB) via email to international.fellowship@uni-due.de. Please note:

• Applications via links to external platforms will not be accepted due to IT safety regulations.
• The application must be in English and include:
  • A CV.
  • A list of publications.
  • A PhD certificate.
  • A proposal sketching your KWI project (up to 5,000 characters).
• Incomplete applications, applications submitted after the deadline, or those exceeding the specified length will not be considered.

📅 Application Deadline

The deadline to apply is 28 February 2026, 24:00 (midnight, CET).

📂 Selection Process

• Fellows will be selected by a committee comprising members of the KWI governing board and the institute’s director.
• Applications will be evaluated based on the quality of the proposal and alignment with KWI’s thematic agenda.

🔗 Additional Information

For further details about the fellowship, visit the official KWI International Fellowships Call Document (PDF).

Take advantage of this opportunity to advance your research in a supportive and innovative environment!

• A monthly allowance of €3,000 before tax, intended to cover living expenses such as rent and insurance
• Partial reimbursement of travel costs for arrival and departure
• Access to modern office space and technical infrastructure
• Comprehensive academic and administrative support
• Library access and research management services
• Communication and event support