CALL FOR APPLICATION: Wittenstein Foundation/Einstein Forum Fellowship 2026 for Young Thinkers in Berlin (€10,000 Grant & Travel Expenses)

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Apply now for the Wittenstein Foundation/Einstein Forum Fellowship 2026 for Young Thinkers and researchers in Berlin. Apply Below: 

When is the Application Deadline:

The deadline for applications for the Einstein Fellowship 2026 is May 15, 2025.

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Tell Me About The Wittenstein Foundation/Einstein Forum Fellowship:

The Einstein Fellowship, awarded by the Einstein Forum and the Wittenstein Foundation, supports outstanding young thinkers who wish to pursue a project in a different field from their previous research. The fellowship follows the interdisciplinary spirit of Albert Einstein, encouraging scholars to explore new ideas beyond their area of specialization. The selected fellow will reside for five to six months in the garden cottage of Einstein’s summerhouse in Caputh, Brandenburg, near Potsdam and Berlin. The fellowship is not intended for dissertation research but rather for innovative, original projects that differ significantly in field and form from the applicant’s previous work. At the end of the fellowship, the fellow will present their project in a public lecture at the Einstein Forum and the Wittenstein Foundation.

Which Fields are Eligible?

The following fields are eligible:

  • Humanities
  • Social sciences
  • Natural sciences. 

Type:

Fellowship 

Who can Apply for Wittenstein Foundation/Einstein Forum Fellowship?

Also, to be eligibility criteria:

  • Candidates must be under 35 years old.
  • Applicants must hold a university degree in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences.
  • The proposed project must be different from the applicant’s previous research.
  • The fellowship is open to applicants from all countries.
  • Holding or working toward a PhD is not required.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following:

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Two-page project proposal
  • Two letters of recommendation

How are Applicants Selected?

  • The selection is based on the quality, originality, and feasibility of the proposed project.
  • The applicant must demonstrate superior intellectual development.
  • The project must not be a continuation of an academic study already begun.
  • The project should be significantly different in content, field, and form from the applicant’s previous work.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

All countries 

Where will the Award be Taken?

Einstein’s summerhouse in Caputh, Brandenburg, Germany, near Potsdam and Berlin.

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of the Wittenstein Foundation/Einstein Forum Fellowship?

Additionally, the benefits include:

  • Living accommodations for five to six months in Einstein’s summerhouse.
  • A stipend of EUR 10,000.
  • Reimbursement of travel expenses.
  • An opportunity to present the project at the Einstein Forum and the Wittenstein Foundation.

How Long Will the Award Last?

5 to 6 months

How to Apply:

Applications should be submitted online via the Einstein Forum website: www.einsteinforum.de/fellowship.

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