Wissenschaftskolleg Early Career Fellowship in Humanities and Social Sciences 2027-2028

Source-based overview

Wissenschaftskolleg invites early-career humanities and social-science researchers to spend an academic year in Berlin pursuing self-directed work in an interdisciplinary community. Projects need not concern Berlin, but applicants must be able to carry them out in residence from September through June. Applicants should use the official call page for the definitive eligibility rules, required documents, eligible costs and submission route.

Eligibility

Early-career researchers in the humanities and social sciences whose project can be pursued during a ten-month residence in Berlin.

Funding and benefits

The fellowship provides the institute's residential stipend and support package.

Final financial terms are confirmed in the official offer.

Themes and supported activities

Independent humanities and social-science research.

Interdisciplinary exchange.

Ten-month residence and weekly colloquium participation.

Deadline and timeline

Applications close 1 September 2026: Applications close 1 September 2026: Sep 1, 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

Prepare the materials requested by Wissenschaftskolleg and submit them through the official call platform by 1 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.