The Applications are now open for the Einstein Fellowship 2026 in Germany. It is a Fully Funded Fellowship in Germany that lasts 5 to 6 Months. The Fellowship is open to all Nationals from around the world. There is no application fee to apply for this Fellowship, and the Einstein Forum and the Wittenstein Foundation fund the Einstein Fellowship. The objective of the Fellowship is to invite outstanding young thinkers to pursue a project in a field different from their previous research. Fellows will stay in Garden Cottage of Einstein’s summerhouse in Caputh, Brandenburg. IELTS and TOEFL are not required. You will know more information about the fellowship below.
Details About the Einstein Fellowship 2026
- Host Country: Germany
- Program Location: Einstein Summer House
- Duration: Six Months
- Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 15th May 2026
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Fellowship Dates
The Total Duration of the Fellowship is Six Months. The exact dates are flexible. Participants will arrive in Germany in the Summer.
Financial Benefits
The Program Covers:
- 10000 (Euros) Stipend for Living Expenses.
- Return Airfare
- Free Accommodation: Einstein’s Summer House
- Family members welcome (travel expenses not covered)
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Eligibility Criteria
- The Fellowship is open to all the Nationals.
- Applicants must be under 35 years old.
- Applicants must hold a university degree in humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences.
- Your proposed project must be different from your previous research experience.
- Simply demonstrate that your proposed project is different from your previous work (e.g., master’s thesis, published essays, books).
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Required Documents
Application documents must be in English:
- CV
- Two-page project proposal
- Two letters of recommendation
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Results
Application review and interviews begin in June, with final decisions by the end of July.
How to Apply for the Einstein Fellowship 2026?
Apply online via the official link below. Email applications and documents to fellowship@einsteinforum.de. For more Fully Funded Fellowship Programs, kindly check out the Fellowships Category.
APPLY FOR THE EINSTEIN FELLOWSHIP 2026 IN GERMANY





