The Einstein Fellowship 2026

The Einstein Fellowship 2026 is a joint initiative by the Einstein Forum and the Wittenstein Foundation for outstanding young thinkers pursuing projects in a field different from their previous research. It aims to support those interested in producing outstanding work in their area of specialisation and interdisciplinary approaches, following the example set by Albert Einstein. Selected fellows will receive a stipend of EUR 10,000 and other benefits.

Source: Einstein Forum

The Einstein Forum and the Wittenstein Foundation are offering this opportunity.

To be eligible, the applicant must:-

• be under 35 years of age
• be outstanding young thinkers who wish to pursue a project in a different field from that of their previous research
• hold a university degree in humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences

The selected fellow will receive:-

• A stipend of EUR 10,000
• Reimbursement of travel expenses
• Living accommodation for 5-6 months in the garden cottage of Einstein's summerhouse in Caputh, Brandenburg

Eligible applicants can follow these steps to apply:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Scroll down to 'Personal Information' and fill in the required details.
Step 4: Upload the necessary documents, agree to the privacy policy by ticking the box and click 'Submit'.

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A two-page project proposal
• Two letters of recommendation

Note:-

• The accepted file format is PDF, maximum size being 10 MB.
• Recommendation letters can also be sent directly by the respective issuers to: 'fellowship@einsteinforum.de'.

The students will be selected based on the quality, originality, and feasibility of the proposed project, as well as the superior intellectual development of the applicant.

Application Deadline: 15 May 2025

Question: Who is offering this opportunity?
Answer: The Einstein Forum and the Wittenstein Foundation are offering this opportunity.

Question: Are reimbursements of family expenses offered?
Answer: No, the candidates are responsible for the expenses of any family members.

Question: Can rejected applicants apply again?
Answer: If eligible, applicants can reapply next year with a new proposal.

Question: Can the selected candidates pursue this opportunity online?
Answer: The candidates must participate in this fellowship in person and reside in Caputh.

Question: What is the mode of application?
Answer: The application is online through the official website.

• No fellowships will be given for dissertation research.
• It is not relevant whether the applicant has begun working toward, or currently holds, a PhD. The proposed project need not be entirely completed during the time of the fellowship but can be the beginning of a longer project.
• At the end of the fellowship period, the fellow will be expected to present his or her project in a public lecture at the Einstein Forum and the Wittenstein Foundation.
• The Einstein Fellowship is not intended for applicants who wish to complete an academic study they have already begun.
• The proposed project must be significantly projecting different in content and preferably field and form, from the applicant's previous work.