Distinguished Research Fellowships at TU Dresden
- Omran Aburayya
- Sep 26
- 2 min read
If you are an internationally renowned scholar in business information systems, business administration, or economics, the TU Dresden Distinguished Research Fellowship offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with Germany’s leading technical university. Applications are now open for the 2026 cohort, with a deadline of December 15, 2025. Here's everything you need to know.
🎓 Fellowship Summary
Location: Technische Universität Dresden, Faculty of Business and Economics, Dresden, Germany
Level: Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor
Target Group: International scholars with no recent collaboration history with TU Dresden’s Faculty of Business and Economics
Fields of Study: Business Information Systems, Business Administration, Economics
Value & Coverage: Up to €10,000 for research project expenses, including travel, lodging, and other associated costs
Award Duration: One year, starting April 1, 2026, with the possibility of extension
Application Deadline: December 15, 2025
Start Date: April 1, 2026
Eligible To: International scholars at the professor level
📚 Fellowship Overview
The Distinguished Research Fellowship Program, established in 2021 by TU Dresden’s Faculty of Business and Economics, aims to foster innovative ideas and initiate vibrant research collaborations. The program supports the development of PhD students and early-career scholars (e.g., postdocs) and expands the international research network and activities of the Faculty. Each year, up to three fellowships are awarded to internationally recognized scholars.
Fellows are expected to:
Visit TU Dresden for at least six weeks in total
Give a research talk during their stay
Provide updates on research progress and results
Acknowledge the support in all related publications
🎁 Fellowship Benefits
Financial Support: Up to €10,000 for research project expenses, including travel, lodging, and other associated costs
Research Collaboration: Opportunity to collaborate with TU Dresden’s Faculty of Business and Economics
Academic Engagement: Engage with PhD students and early-career scholars
International Networking: Expand your international research network
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Be active researchers at the professor level (including outstanding assistant and associate professors)
Work at a university or research institution outside Germany
Have no recent collaboration history (e.g., joint research projects or publications within the last five years) with members of TU Dresden’s Faculty of Business and Economics
📝 Application Procedure
To apply, submit the following documents to the Dean’s Office of the Faculty of Business and Economics at dekanat.ww@tu-dresden.de:
Application Form: Including an outline of the proposed research project - Download here
Short CV: Maximum of two pages, detailing current and prior academic positions, major research areas, key publications, academic awards, and prizes
Application Deadline: December 15, 2025
