Visiting Program for Early Career Researchers - Apply by November 28
Apply now for a short-term fellowship for early career researchers from ERUA member universities. Each fellowship offers a one-month research stay at the European University Viadrina in Frankfurt (Oder), Germany, between January and December 2026. The fellowship includes a living allowance of 1,000 Euro and a mobility allowance of up to 400 Euro. Please apply by November 28, 2025. We are looking forward to your application!
Visiting Program for Early Career Researchers
For over 30 years, the European University Viadrina in Frankfurt (Oder) has been a vibrant hub of European academic life. Situated at the heart of Europe, on the German-Polish border, it brings together scholars and students to address key issues concerning Europe’s future from the perspectives of the Social Sciences and Humanities. With a strong interdisciplinary approach, Viadrina is highly international, attracting around 5,000 students from over 100 countries and maintaining more than 250 partnerships worldwide. Since its reestablishment in 1991, Viadrina has become a leading institution for teaching and research on European integration, offering a diverse range of disciplinary perspectives with a particular focus on Eastern Europe.
Objectives
The Visiting Program for Early Career Researchers aims to support the development of researchers’ careers by fostering academic research and promoting international exchange. This fellowship is designed for early career researchers from the ERUA alliance who seek to establish long-term collaborations with scholars at the European University Viadrina, facilitating joint research initiatives. It provides an opportunity to conduct research abroad, acquire new skills, and advance academic careers. By offering experience in Germany, the program enables researchers to broaden their research horizons and expand their professional networks across Europe and beyond.
The program is designed for doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers up to seven years after their PhD who are pursuing an academic career and do not hold a permanent position in academia.
Period of Stay: 1 month (between January and December 2026).
Who can apply for the fellowship?
Doctoral candidates and post-doctoral researchers from universities and associated partners in the ERUA alliance who focus on one of the ERUA research areas:The researcher will receive funding for the entire duration of the fellowship, which includes a living allowance (€1,000) and a mobility allowance (up to €400). Candidates are encouraged to participate in the ERUA Research Week, scheduled for October 2026. Detailed information about the Research Week will be available in June 2026. The event is organized by the European University Viadrina in cooperation with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
How to apply?
By November 28, 2025, candidates must submit the following application package:
- Curriculum Vitae (including a publication list, if applicable)
- Letter of motivation (max. 2 pages)
- Proof of affiliation to one of the listed universities
- Statement and confirmation from the hosting professor or department at European University Viadrina, including
A brief assessment of the research project
A short description of the hosting duties that will be covered by the host.
For more information about the application process please refer to the following Call for short-term fellowships at EUV 2026.
For any assistance, e.g. in identifying potential partners, please contact our project coordinator:
Sara Bonin
DAAD ERUA Coordinator
0335-5534-2860
bonin@europa-uni.de
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