CEMES International Fellowships 2026–2027 at the University of Würzburg

The Käte Hamburger Center for Messianic Studies (CEMES) at the University of Würzburg invites applications for international fellowships beginning in November
2026. CEMES, a Käte Hamburger Kolleg, is dedicated to interdisciplinary research on messianism within cultural, political, religious, and social contexts. The first phase
of the fellowship will focus on person-centered messianism from diverse disciplinary perspectives. 

We welcome 8–10 international senior and junior fellows annually—scholars whose work critically and creatively engages with the study of messianic figures, narratives,
and practices as forms of cultural, political, religious, and social power.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 15, 2026
• Study LevelPostdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorUniversity of Würzburg
• City to studyBavaria
• School to studyUniversity of Würzburg
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Requirements

• Applicants must have completed a PhD (submitted and successfully defended by the application deadline) with an outstanding academic record.

Selection Process

Applications will be evaluated based on:

• Quality and originality of the project proposal
• Relevance to the research theme
• Academic achievements demonstrated in the CV and submitted work
• Potential for interdisciplinary contribution
• Consideration of geographical, disciplinary, gender, and career-stage diversity

Due to the high number of excellent proposals, not all can be funded. Selection decisions aim to balance thematic excellence with potential impact on global research
landscapes.

Application Documents

Applications should be submitted via email and must include:

• Cover Letter
• Proposed Start Date and Duration (6–9 months)
• Project Title
• Project Proposal (max. 2 pages, Times New Roman, 11pt, single-spaced), including:
  Title and abstract (150 words)
  Summary of proposed work and its relation to person-centered messianism
• Curriculum Vitae, including:
  Dates and locations of all academic degrees (including PhD)
  List of key publications (titles in languages other than English should include English translations)

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications must be submitted by email no later than May 15, 2026 to [email protected].

For more information, kindly visit the CEMES webpage.