Fellowships of the Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg (apply by 15 July 2022)
The fellowships of the Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg offer outstanding scientists the opportunity to focus on research without the distractions of everyday academic life, to exchange ideas with colleagues from other disciplines, and to benefit from a diverse and vibrant fellowship community.
Through its fellowship program, the Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg promotes scholarship and research in the natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences, benefiting not only the individual fellow but also the scientific community at regional research institutions. Funding for individual scientists is distributed among a number of fellowship opportunities of varying types and durations.
Regular and junior fellowships are currently offered in the four research areas of the HWK’s scientific program: BRAIN, EARTH, ENERGY, SOCIETY, and the ARTS & LITERATURE area. Both types of fellowships are awarded based on a specific application process.
Regular Fellowship
Appointment based on formal application procedure. Duration: 3-10 months. Splitting into no more than two periods of residence is possible. Requirements: completed doctoral degree (more than 5 years ago). Planned project must fit one of the Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg’s research fields. Collaboration with colleagues at regional universities and research institutes are appreciated, but not mandatory for an application. The fellowship is a funded scholarship.
Junior Fellowship
Appointment based on formal application procedure. Duration: 3-10 months. Requirements: doctoral degree earned within the last five years. With regard to other regulations, conditions are the same as for regular fellowships. The fellowship is a funded scholarship.