Grant opportunity
FRIAS Early Career Fellowship Programme 2027-2028
FRIAS is offering residential fellowships in Freiburg for early-career researchers from all disciplines to advance independent, innovative research projects.
- Funder
- Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (FRIAS), University of Freiburg
- Applications close 18 September 2026 at 13:00 CET
- Applications close 18 September 2026 at 13:00 CET: Sep 18, 2026
- Award
- Four- to ten-month fellowship contract or alternative compensation, research-cost contribution and eligible inbound and outbound travel
- Applicant
- Researchers of any nationality and eligible discipline with a completed PhD, no more than eight years of postdoctoral experience, at least four peer-reviewed publications since 1 January 2022, and at least six months of study or research experience outside the country of their first academic degree.
- Discipline
- General and Multidisciplinary
- Region
- Global / Germany
- Posted
- Jul 29, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The fellowship provides protected research time and participation in an international, interdisciplinary community at the University of Freiburg.
Who can apply
Applicants need a completed doctorate, a maximum of eight years of postdoctoral experience, the required recent publication record and international research or study experience. Experimental scientists must identify a Freiburg host laboratory.
What it supports
- Independent research in any discipline supportable at the University of Freiburg.
- Interdisciplinary exchange within the FRIAS fellow community.
- Full-time residence in Freiburg for four to ten months.
Funding and duration
- Selected fellows receive a University of Freiburg contract or other compensation according to their circumstances.
- Research-cost support and eligible inbound and outbound travel are included.
Applications close 18 September 2026 at 13:00 CET
Applications close 18 September 2026 at 13:00 CET: Sep 18, 2026
How to apply
Complete the online form and upload the project proposal, CV, publication list, PhD diploma and any laboratory documents required by 18 September 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
FRIAS invites promising early-career researchers to spend four to ten months in Freiburg during the 2027-2028 academic year. Fellows pursue their own projects, use University of Freiburg resources and contribute to an interdisciplinary residential research community.
Eligibility
Applicants need a completed doctorate, a maximum of eight years of postdoctoral experience, the required recent publication record and international research or study experience. Experimental scientists must identify a Freiburg host laboratory.
Funding and benefits
Selected fellows receive a University of Freiburg contract or other compensation according to their circumstances.
Research-cost support and eligible inbound and outbound travel are included.
Themes and supported activities
Independent research in any discipline supportable at the University of Freiburg.
Interdisciplinary exchange within the FRIAS fellow community.
Full-time residence in Freiburg for four to ten months.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 18 September 2026 at 13:00 CET: Applications close 18 September 2026 at 13:00 CET: Sep 18, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Complete the online form and upload the project proposal, CV, publication list, PhD diploma and any laboratory documents required by 18 September 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.