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Volkswagen Foundation Lichtenberg Endowed Professorships 2026

Awarded by Volkswagen Foundation (VolkswagenStiftung)

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Post Doc

Funding Type

Full Funding · EUR 2 million

Eligible Courses

All fields of study

Eligible Nationalities

Open to international students

Can Be Taken At

Institutions in Germany

Provider

Volkswagen Foundation (VolkswagenStiftung)

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Overview

These Professorships are offered by the Volkswagen Foundation to support post-doctoral applicants.

Eligibility for Volkswagen Foundation - Lichtenberg professorships in Germany, 2026:

  • Highly qualified young scientists from all disciplines can apply.
  • The doctorate of the candidate must not be more than four for W1 Professorships and seven years for W2 professorships.
  • Applicants of, Volkswagen Foundation Professorships should have experience abroad.

Documents required:

  • The applicants of the Volkswagen Foundation Professorships should submit a cover letter which should include the proposed recipient of funds.
  • A copy of the project outline in English and German on a maximum of one page.
  • A detailed project description should be submitted in a maximum of 12 pages which should include the details of objectives, innovation potential and the methods to be employed.
  • A list of publications done by the candidate shall be mentioned.
  • A detailed CV of the applicant.
  • The time, work plan, and recurring costs for the project should be mentioned.

Value of Volkswagen Foundation - Lichtenberg professorships in Germany, 2026:

  • The successful applicants of Volkswagen Foundation - Lichtenberg professorships in Germany, in 2024 will receive an initial capital of 2 Million euros.
  • The University will guarantee a further 3 Million euros through fundraising.
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FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Volkswagen Foundation (VolkswagenStiftung). Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

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  • The deadline of Volkswagen Foundation Lichtenberg Endowed Professorships 2026 is N/A.
  • Volkswagen Foundation Lichtenberg Endowed Professorships 2026 is offered to Post Doc degree.
  • Volkswagen Foundation Lichtenberg Endowed Professorships 2026 is offered for All fields of study.
  • Volkswagen Foundation Lichtenberg Endowed Professorships 2026 is open for: Open to international students.
  • Volkswagen Foundation Lichtenberg Endowed Professorships 2026 is offered by Volkswagen Foundation (VolkswagenStiftung).
  • Volkswagen Foundation Lichtenberg Endowed Professorships 2026 covers Full Funding, EUR 2 million.