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Volkswagen Foundation: 'Freigeist' Fellowships
Programme Description
Candidates are free-spirited junior scientists and scholars from all disciplines with an outstanding record who wish to carry out highly innovative, risk-taking research in projects located at the boundaries of established fields of research. The modular, and therefore flexible, funding offer gives junior researchers with at least one and at most four years of post-doctoral experience - with regard to the date of the defense in relation to the application deadline - a reliable time-line during which they are free to carry out their research. The fellowship, thus, incorporates the possibility to apply for additional components during the funding period, e.g. funding of staff positions, travel expenses etc.
Target Group
exceptional young researchers with a strong personality and a creative mind who have obtained their degree at least one and at most four years before the application deadline - in relation to the date of the defense. They have up to four years of post-doctoral experience and wish to carry out risk-taking research in projects located at the boundaries of established fields of research.
Academic Requirements
doctorate
Number of Scholarships
Every year 10 fellowships are assigned.
Duration
The first stage of sponsorship covers five to six years. After positive evaluation and a clear perspective of a permanent position, a second stage of up to three years may follow.
Scholarship Value
The first stage of sponsorship covers five to six years. Depending on the field of research and the stage of the fellow's career, research projects may be funded up to an overall sum of EUR 2.2 million.
Application Papers
You will find all relevant application forms and information on the application procedure here
Application Deadline
Please find the updated deadlines here; the upcoming deadline for applications is the 1st of April 2021.