University of Bayreuth Humboldt Centre Scholarship 2027

The University of Bayreuth Centre of International Excellence “Alexander von Humboldt” promotes excellent research at the University of Bayreuth (UBT) and advances the internationalisation of research and networking with the best universities worldwide. Effective immediately, the Centre is offering Starter Grants for the year 2027.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

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

Benefits

• Award sum 10,000 €

The Grantees will have the awarded sum at their disposal for covering all costs of project realisation. Grantees accompanied by at least one child receive an additional monthly family allowance of 250 €. If successful, Grantees may apply for a follow-up grant called “Booster Grant” by the Bayreuth Humboldt Centre (award sum 20,000 €). This requires proof of the successfully completed Starter Grant. Success must be documented in e.g. joint publications, a jointly organized workshop or conference or other results of the starter funding. These success criteria will be evaluated during the selection process for the Booster Grant. Please see the Application Guidelines for details.

Requirements

• The University of Bayreuth Centre award the Grants to individuals affiliated with institutions abroad with challenging and innovative research projects of top academic quality through a highly competitive, strictly merit-based selection process. Applicants must have a PhD, and it is indispensable that the PhD procedure is fully completed (including PhD diploma). The all-important selection criteria are the academic excellence of both the applicant and the cooperative project - reflected, for example, in high-ranking publications - as well as the potential for networking with the University of Bayreuth beyond the local host.
• The University of Bayreuth Centre view the diversity of our awardees as an asset and are expressly committed to the goal of gender equality. Female scholars and anyone who can help make the research profile of the university more diverse are strongly encouraged to apply.

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Eutopia PhD Co-tutelle Call

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Please submit your complete application via our online form by September 15, 2026.

For more information, kindly visit University of Bayreuth scholarship webpage.