FRIAS Fellowship Programmes
About the Programmes
The Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies’ Fellowship Programmes provide a unique setting for researchers from all disciplines to fully focus on their projects within an international community. FRIAS fellowships are open to both early-career and senior researchers from Freiburg, Germany, and all over the world, supporting dedicated research time, interdisciplinary collaboration, and access to University of Freiburg resources.
Fellows receive a monthly living allowance, with additional funding for accommodation and a mobility allowance to cover travel costs. Office spaces, library access, and tailored support for specific needs may also be provided. Further information is available on the specific programme pages.
FRIAS Early Career Fellowship Programme
For: Scientists who, at the time of application, have completed their PhD within the last eight years and have at least six months of research or study experience at academic institution(s) in a country other than the one where they earned their first academic degree.
Disciplines: Applications in all disciplines that can be supported at the University of Freiburg are welcome.
Period of Funding: Four to ten months
Deadline for the 2026/27 Call for Applications: 12 September 2025, 13:00
FRIAS Senior Fellowship Programme
For: Scientists who, at the time of application, have completed their PhD and have at least eight years of post-doctoral experience and at least six months of research or study experience at academic institution(s) in a country other than the one where they earned their first academic degree.
Disciplines: Applications in all disciplines that can be supported at the University of Freiburg are welcome.
Period of Funding: Three to eight months
Deadline for the 2026/27 Call for Applications: 12 September 2025, 13:00
FRIAS Sustainable Governance Fellowship Programme for Researchers from Africa
For: Scientists who, at the time of application, have completed their PhD and have at least eight years of post-doctoral experience and at least six months of research or study experience at academic institution(s) in a country other than the one where they earned their first academic degree. Fellowships are available to researchers of all nationalities based in an African institution.
Disciplines: Humanities and social sciences
Period of Funding: Six months
Deadline for the 2026/27 Call for Applications: 12 September 2025, 13:00
Contact
For further details please contact
fellowships@frias.uni-freiburg.de
susgovafrica.fellowships@frias.uni-freiburg.de (for the Sustainable Governance Senior Fellowship Programme)