THE WITTENSTEIN FOUNDATION/EINSTEIN FORUM FELLOWSHIP 2025
Application Deadline: June 1, 2024.
Applications are now open for the 2025 Wittenstein Foundation/Einstein Forum Fellowship.
Calling all intellectually curious minds! The Einstein Forum and the Wittenstein Foundation are thrilled to announce the 2025 Wittenstein Foundation/Einstein Forum Fellowship. This esteemed fellowship fosters groundbreaking interdisciplinary research by exceptional young thinkers.
Are You an Intellectual Trailblazer?
If you’re a researcher or scholar under 35 with a university degree in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences, and you yearn to explore a new intellectual frontier beyond your current expertise, then this fellowship is your gateway to a transformative journey.
Embrace the Einsteinian Spirit:
This fellowship embodies the intellectual spirit of Albert Einstein, who championed venturing beyond established disciplines. It empowers you to delve into a new realm of research, pushing the boundaries of knowledge and forging innovative connections.
Fellowship Highlights:
- Financial Support: Receive a generous stipend of EUR 10,000 to support your research endeavors and living expenses.
- Travel Coverage: Focus solely on your intellectual pursuit – the fellowship reimburses your travel expenses.
- Inspiring Environment: Immerse yourself in the stimulating intellectual environment of the Einstein Forum in Potsdam, Germany.
- Prestigious Recognition: Gain recognition as a rising star in the world of interdisciplinary research.
- Unique Accommodation: Live in the historic garden cottage of Einstein’s summerhouse in Caputh, Brandenburg, a stone’s throw away from the vibrant academic hubs of Potsdam and Berlin.
Selection Criteria:
- Academic Excellence: Demonstrated achievements within your current field of study.
- Intellectual Curiosity: A fervent desire to explore a completely new research area.
- Project Merit: Your proposed research project will be evaluated based on its originality, significance, and feasibility.
- Communication Skills: The ability to effectively articulate your ideas and findings to a diverse audience.
Crafting a Winning Application:
Applications typically open in March and close in June of the fellowship year. For the 2025 fellowship, applications are expected to open in March 2024. Visit the Einstein Forum website for updated information and application instructions: https://www.einsteinforum.de/about/fellowship/?lang=en
Beyond the Fellowship:
Culminate your fellowship experience by presenting your research to a wider audience through public lectures at the Einstein Forum and the Wittenstein Foundation. Remember, the fellowship isn’t designed to complete an existing academic study. It’s the springboard for a groundbreaking, interdisciplinary project with the potential to extend beyond the fellowship period.
Eligibility:
- Be under 35 years of age.
- Hold a university degree in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences.
Application Materials:
- Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Two-page Project Proposal outlining your research goals, methodology, and expected outcomes.
- Two Letters of Recommendation from established scholars in your field
Embark on Your Intellectual Odyssey:
Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to embark on an intellectual adventure! Apply for the Wittenstein Foundation/Einstein Forum Fellowship 2025 and contribute to the ever-evolving tapestry of knowledge.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Wittenstein Foundation/Einstein Forum Fellowship
