Einstein fellowship in Germany for the graduates from all over the world for a 5-6 months in Germany. This project For outstanding young thinkers who wish to pursue a project in a field different from their previous research.
About Einstein Forum
The Einstein Forum is an institution of the German federal state of Brandenburg that serves the public as an open mind laboratory. Through a diverse program of conferences, workshops, platform discussions, and lectures, it brings together original thinkers from around the world to test new ideas--and interrogate traditional ones--with a general audience.
The Einstein Forum is an institution of the German federal state of Brandenburg that serves the public as an open mind laboratory. Through a diverse program of conferences, workshops, platform discussions, and lectures, it brings together original thinkers from around the world to test new ideas--and interrogate traditional ones--with a general audience.
About Einstein fellowship
The Einstein Forum and the Wittenstein Foundation offer a fellowship for outstanding young thinkers who wish to pursue a project in a different field from that of their previous research. The purpose of the fellowship is to support those who, in addition to producing superb work in their area of specialization, are also open to other, interdisciplinary approaches – following the example set by Albert Einstein.
At the end of the fellowship period, the fellow will present his or her project in a public lecture at the Einstein Forum and at the Wittenstein Foundation.
A successful application must demonstrate the quality, originality, and feasibility of the proposed project, as well as the superior intellectual development of the applicant. It is not relevant whether the applicant has begun working toward, or currently holds, a PhD. The proposed project need not be entirely completed during the time of the fellowship, but can be the beginning of a longer project.
Finance and Benefits
- The fellowship includes living accommodations for five to six months in the garden cottage of Einstein`s own summerhouse in Caputh, Brandenburg.
- The fellow will receive a stipend of EUR 10,000 for the fellowship period.
- The fellow will reimbursements of travel expenses.
- The stipend is intended to cover living expenses and project expenses incurred during your fellowship period.
Eligibility
- Candidates must be under 35 years old.
- All countries are eligible to apply.
- Having a university degree in the humanities, in the social sciences, or in the natural sciences.
- Your application includes a CV, a two-page project proposal, and two letters of recommendation.
- Your application should already reflect mastery of English, but TOEFL or IELTS certificates NOT required.
Note: Your proposed project must not be part of your dissertation or thesis, and the application documents must be in English. Otherwise, there are no limitations on the project you may propose as long as you can defend your idea as interesting, original, and feasible during the fellowship period.
Timetable
Application Deadline: May 15, 2023
Interviews: The application review and interview processes begin in June, 2023
Results: Final decisions released by the end of July.
Fellowship period: the 5-6 month period of the fellowship should preferably take place during the summer months (2024) and end within the calendar year.
How to apply?
The application process is very simple and clear. Before applying you must have the required documents. The application must have two letters of recommendation, a CV, and a two-page research proposal
Send all required documents to the following e-mail:
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