Senckenberg Nature Research Global Fellowship Program 2026

📝 About the Program

The Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung offers fellowships for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers from the Global South to conduct cutting-edge research in the following areas:

• Biodiversity
• Anthropology
• Geology
• Genomics
• Conservation Ecology
• Collection-based studies

Fellows gain access to extensive scientific collections, laboratories, and expert mentorship, fostering global collaboration and knowledge exchange.

🎁 Benefits

• Monthly Stipend:
  • PhD students: 1,600 €/month
  • Postdocs: 2,700 €/month
• Duration: 3 months, extendable to 6 months in selected cases.
• Travel Allowance: A one-time allowance of up to 1,200 €.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Open to PhD students and postdoctoral researchers from the Global South.
• Applicants must hold a Master’s or PhD degree in a relevant research area.
• Must identify and contact a Senckenberg host scientist and co-develop a research concept.
• Cannot receive overlapping funding during the fellowship.
• Applications from women, individuals with disabilities, and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Deadline: 01 March, 2026
• Visit the Senckenberg Nature Research Global Fellowship Program Portal for detailed information.
• Apply directly via the Application Portal.

🌟 Sponsor Organisation

The program is sponsored by Senckenberg Nature Research, a leading institution in biodiversity and natural sciences.

For more details, visit the Senckenberg Nature Research Global Fellowship Program Portal.

• They offer fellowships for PhD students (1,600 €/month) or postdocs (2,700 €/month) for 3 months, in selected cases for up to 6 months.
• In addition to the stipend, we offer a one-time travel allowance (up to 1,200 €).