Albert Einstein Fellowship in Germany 2027 – Eligible

Einstein Forum & Wittenstein Foundation

Fellowships
Germany
March 8, 2026

Albert Einstein Fellowship

About the Fellowship

The Albert Einstein Fellowship helps young researchers from around the world to do a new project in a different area from their past work. This fellowship is for creative and smart people who like to work across many subjects. Fellows can stay in Einstein’s summer house in Caputh for five or six months. They get support to do their work and can meet other researchers in Berlin and Potsdam. The fellowship gives 10,000 EUR and travel costs. Fellows must give a talk and show their results, but they cannot use this fellowship to finish a dissertation or ongoing work. This is a chance to start a new, exciting project.

Fellowship Details

Host Country: Germany
Host University: Einstein Forum & Wittenstein Foundation
Fellowship Name: Albert Einstein Fellowship
Eligible Levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD
Gender: Any
English Language Requirement: Yes
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
Type of Fellowship: Fully funded for a new research project outside past work

Fellowship Duration by Level

Bachelor: 5–6 months
Master: 5–6 months
PhD: 5–6 months

Fields Included in the Fellowship

Bachelor:

Humanities
Social Sciences
Natural Sciences

Master:

Humanities
Social Sciences
Natural Sciences

PhD:

Humanities
Social Sciences
Natural Sciences

Benefits Included in the Fellowship

10,000 EUR support
Travel costs covered
Stay in Einstein summer house
Chance to meet experts
Public presentation

Benefits Not Included

Family travel costs
Tuition fees
Living outside Caputh

Who Can Apply

Under 35 years old
Bachelor or higher degree in humanities, social or natural sciences
Creative and open to new topics

Who Cannot Apply

Already working on dissertation project
Project is similar to past work

Required Documents

CV
Project proposal (English)
Two reference letters

How to Win the Fellowship

Make project very new and creative
Show clear plan
Have strong references
Submit on time

Living Costs in Germany

Expense	Cost per Month (EUR)
Rent	400–600
Food	200–300
Transport	50–100
Health Insurance	80–150
Other	100–200

How to Apply

Fill online form
Upload CV and proposal
Add reference letters
Submit before May 15, 2026

FAQ

What kind of projects can I propose?
Projects must be new and different from your past work.
Do I need English test?
Yes, English proficiency is required.
Can my family come?
No, only the fellow travels with support.
How long is the fellowship?
Five to six months.
Can I apply again if rejected?
Yes, you can apply next year.

Apply Now

For more information, visit the official Albert Einstein Fellowship website