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Volkswagen Foundations Opus Magnum Scholarship in Germany 2026

Awarded by Volkswagen Foundation (VolkswagenStiftung)

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Post Doc

Funding Type

Partial Funding · Up to euro 220,000

Eligible Courses

Humanities, Cultural studies or Social Sciences

Eligible Nationalities

Open to applicants permanent as a professor at a German university

Can Be Taken At

Institutions in Germany

Provider

Volkswagen Foundation (VolkswagenStiftung)

Last Verified On

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Overview

Eligibility for Volkswagen Foundation Opus Magnum Scholarship in Germany -

  • The applicants should have a permanent position as a professor at a German university.
  • The funding may not be provided for editing volumes, textbooks, translations, and manuals.

Documents Required:

  • The applicants 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.
  • Applicants are also asked to submit a description of the publication concept and a letter of interest from a publishing company.

Value of Volkswagen Foundation's Opus Magnum Scholarship in Germany :

  • The successful applicant will receive up to EUR 195,000
  • The Volkswagen Foundation's Opus Magnum Scholarship will fund a substitute professorship for a leave of absence of 6 months to up to 18 months and up to 5,000 Euros per semester for further non-personnel expenses for the candidate.

Deadline for Volkswagen Foundation's Opus Magnum Scholarship in Germany:

  • The last date to apply for the Volkswagen Foundation's Opus Magnum Scholarship is November 18, 2026 1pm. 
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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 Foundations Opus Magnum Scholarship in Germany 2026 is 18 Nov, 2026.
  • Volkswagen Foundations Opus Magnum Scholarship in Germany 2026 is offered to Post Doc degree.
  • Volkswagen Foundations Opus Magnum Scholarship in Germany 2026 is offered for Humanities, Cultural studies or Social Sciences.
  • Volkswagen Foundations Opus Magnum Scholarship in Germany 2026 is open for: Open to applicants permanent as a professor at a German university.
  • Volkswagen Foundations Opus Magnum Scholarship in Germany 2026 is offered by Volkswagen Foundation (VolkswagenStiftung).
  • Volkswagen Foundations Opus Magnum Scholarship in Germany 2026 covers Partial Funding, Up to euro 220,000 .