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Applications are now open for the KWI International Fellowship 2026/27 in Germany. This is a fully funded 6-month research fellowship for outstanding international scholars in the humanities, cultural studies, and social sciences.

The fellowship will run from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027 at the Kulturwissenschaftliches Institut Essen (KWI).

Researchers from around the world are encouraged to apply.

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📌 Fellowship Overview

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💰 Financial Benefits

The KWI Fellowship covers:

✔ Monthly stipend
✔ Living expenses
✔ Health insurance
✔ Travel expenses to and from Germany
✔ Office space
✔ Technical support
✔ Access to library services

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🔬 Research Areas

The fellowship is open to researchers working in:

Projects must align with KWI’s research agenda.

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👤 Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

✔ Have completed a PhD
✔ Have up to six years of post-doctoral experience
✔ Submit a proposal relevant to KWI’s research focus
✔ Be an international researcher

German nationals are eligible only if currently employed at an international institute.

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📄 Required Documents

Applicants must prepare:

All documents must be combined into one single PDF file (maximum 20 MB).

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📝 How to Apply

1️⃣ Combine all required documents into one PDF (max 20 MB).
2️⃣ Email your application to:
📧 international.fellowship@uni-due.de

🔗 Official Fellowship Page:
https://www.uni-due.de/kwi/international-fellowship.php

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