Are you an international researcher seeking a funded opportunity to collaborate with a leading German university? The University of Bonn is inviting nominations for its prestigious Bonn International Fellowships 2026, designed for short-term research stays in Germany.
🔍 Deadline to Apply: September 22, 2025, by 5:00 PM CET
📍 Location: Bonn, Germany
🕒 Fellowship Duration: Up to 12 days (including travel) between January 1 – December 31, 2026
💶 Funding: Travel allowance + €160/day stipend + event support up to €500
🌍 About the Bonn International Fellowship Program
The Bonn International Fellowships support outstanding international postdoctoral researchers and faculty members from all academic disciplines. The program aims to:
- Foster global academic exchange and collaboration
- Integrate world-class researchers into the University of Bonn’s academic life
- Promote long-term research partnerships
- Enhance visibility through public engagement such as lectures, seminars, and workshops
Note: Direct applications from candidates are not accepted. Researchers must be nominated by a faculty member from the University of Bonn.
📌 Key Fellowship Benefits
If selected, international fellows will receive:
✅ A daily stipend of €160 for up to 12 days
✅ Travel allowance, based on country of origin
✅ Up to €500 for event-related costs, such as seminars or public outreach
✅ Access to the vibrant academic environment at the University of Bonn
✅ Opportunities for future research collaboration
🧑🔬 Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for nomination, applicants must:
- Be international researchers with a postdoctoral degree or extensive academic experience
- Have a strong scholarly reputation and active contributions to their field
- Demonstrate the potential for impactful collaboration with Bonn faculty
- Be willing to participate in academic events like lectures, colloquia, or seminars
📑 Required Application Documents
Applications can only be submitted by University of Bonn faculty members. Each application must include:
- ✅ Completed online application form
- ✅ A detailed project description (max. 6 pages) with:
- Visit timeline and objectives
- Academic profile and achievements of the nominee
- Strategy for integration into Bonn’s academic scene
- Expected outcomes and future collaboration plans
- ✅ Fellow’s CV (PDF format)
- ✅ Invitation letter from the Bonn host faculty (signed, PDF)
- ✅ Consent letter from the fellow (informal, PDF)
- ✅ Completed financing plan (Excel format provided by the university)
⚠️ Important: The University of Bonn does not accept direct applications from researchers. External applicants must arrange to be invited by a faculty member. No matchmaking service is available.
🕒 Timeline
- 📅 Application Deadline: September 22, 2025
- 📆 Program Period: January 1 – December 31, 2026
- 💸 Funding Usage Deadline: December 31, 2026
📞 Contact Information
For further queries and assistance, contact the program coordinator:
Juliana Müller
📧 Email: juliana.mueller@uni-bonn.de
📞 Phone: +49 228 73-7627
🏢 Office: Partnerships and International Researchers
University of Bonn, Poppelsdorfer Allee 102, 53115 Bonn, Germany
📣 Why Apply?
Joining the Bonn International Fellowship offers more than just funding – it’s a gateway to:
🌐 International exposure
🤝 Academic collaboration with German experts
🎓 Professional development in a world-class research environment
📢 Public engagement through academic events