Bonn International Fellowships 2025–2026

Omran Aburayya
Jun 2
3 min read

If you're a distinguished researcher or academic seeking to collaborate with Germany's University of Bonn, the Bonn International Fellowships for 2025–2026 offer an excellent opportunity. These fellowships are designed to facilitate short-term visits by renowned scholars from around the world, fostering international academic exchange and collaboration.

🎓Bonn Fellowship Summary

Location: University of Bonn, Germany
Host Institution: University of Bonn
Level: Postdoctoral scholars and experienced faculty
Target Group: Researchers with a strong international reputation in their field
Fields of Research: All disciplines eligible
Value and Funding: Travel allowance (depending on country of origin), €160 per day (up to 12 days), material expenses for events (up to €500)
Duration: Up to 12 days
Application Deadline: 22 September 2025 (5 PM CET)
Project Start Date: Between 1 January 2026 and 31 December 2026
Project End Date: By 31 December 2026
Eligible To: Researchers invited by a host at the University of Bonn

🧭 Fellowship Overview

The Bonn International Fellowships aim to invite outstanding researchers from various disciplines to spend up to 12 days at the University of Bonn. These fellowships are intended to integrate fellows into the university's academic life, encourage public engagement through lectures or seminars, and lay the groundwork for future collaborative projects. Preference is given to scholars from strategic partner universities and priority countries for international collaboration.

🎁 Fellowship Benefits

Fees Covered:
- Travel allowance (amount varies based on the fellow's country of origin)
- €160 per day for up to 12 days
- Material expenses for events organized by the hosting institute (up to €500), covering:
  - Catering costs (up to €50 per guest / €40 for university members)
  - Public relations and outreach activities
Academic Engagement:
- Opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers at the University of Bonn
- Participation in seminars, workshops, and other academic activities
- Potential for future research collaborations and partnerships
Cultural Exposure:
- Experience German academic culture and research environment
- Opportunity to network with international scholars

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Who Can Apply:
- Postdoctoral scholars and experienced faculty currently researching and/or teaching abroad at a university or research institute.
- Applicants must be invited by a host at the University of Bonn.
- Applications can only be submitted by members of the University of Bonn.
Selection Criteria:
- Scientific reputation of the fellow in their area of specialization.
- Contribution to academic life at the University of Bonn (e.g., through public lectures, seminars, or colloquia).
- Expected long-term impact of the stay and plans for further collaboration between the fellow and the host institute in Bonn.

📝 Application Procedure

Host Submission:
- The application must be submitted by a researcher at the University of Bonn who has completed a doctorate.
Fellow's Agreement:
- The fellow must provide an informal letter of consent to the nomination.
Required Documents:
- Completed online application form.
- Project description (PDF, maximum 6 pages), including:
  - Planned time period for the fellow’s visit.
  - Reasons for inviting the fellow, highlighting their key research accomplishments and international reputation.
  - Overview of existing collaboration between the applicant and the fellow (if applicable).
  - Plan for integrating the fellow into Bonn’s academic life during the stay.
  - Description of the expected outcomes of the stay and plans for future collaboration.
  - Fellow’s informal declaration of consent.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the fellow (PDF).
- Signed invitation letter from the host at the University of Bonn (PDF).
- Financing plan (Excel table, downloadable from the application portal).
Submission Deadline:
- 22 September 2025 (5 PM CET).
Notification:
- Applicants will be notified of the outcome by early December 2025.
Project Timeline:
- Fellowships must commence between 1 January 2026 and 31 December 2026.
- All funding must be fully utilized by 31 December 2026.