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FRIAS Early Career Fellowship Programme

Programme Objectives

The Early Career Fellowship Programme aims to support promising early-career researchers (ECR) by providing a conducive environment to advance their projects and academic careers. These fellowships are designed to equip ECR with essential skills in research and general training.

By fostering interdisciplinary exchange and innovative research approaches, the program enriches academic dialogue and contributes to the advancement of new ideas across fields.

Who can apply?

Duration and Commitment

Selection Process

Support and Benefits

Fellowship Contract

Depending on their situation, selected applicants will receive a fellowship contract with the University of Freiburg or other compensation.

Fellowship Rights &
Obligations

Selected nominees become FRIAS fellows, with all rights and obligations during the funding period.

Research and Travel Costs

Fellows receive a research cost contribution, a budget for individual training, a mobility allowance (if applicable) and travel costs of the inbound and the outbound journey (if applicable).

Accommodation & Living

FRIAS covers the costs up to 1500 €/month and offers an additional living allowance of 1.500 €/month to cover extra costs resulting from the fellowship stay in Freiburg.

Office &
Infrastructure

FRIAS provides to the FRESCO fellows modern office spaces, access to university libraries, and centrally located accommodation options, including support for family-related needs.

Tailored
Support

FRIAS makes every effort to provide tailor-made solutions accommodation, childcare, and educational facilities to meet the specific needs of fellows and their families.

Call for Applications

FRIAS offers individual Early Career Fellowships (4 to 10 months) for the Academic Year 2026/27.
Application Deadline: 12 September 2025, 13:00

Current Fellows in the Programme