Volkswagen 'Freigeist' Fellowships in Germany 2022

Volkswagen Foundation is providing Volkswagen 'Freigeist' Fellowships in Germany, 2022 to students of all nationalities.

Eligibility for Volkswagen 'Freigeist' Fellowships in Germany, 2022:

• Applicants of Volkswagen 'Freigeist' Fellowships, 2022 must have received their doctorate no longer than four years ago but at least one year previously.
• The fellowship of the student must be integrated either within a university or research organization in Germany.
• Candidates applying for Volkswagen 'Freigeist' Fellowships in Germany, in 2022 must have shifted their academic environment and moved to a new location.
• The proposed research projects must include details of a recently completed research sojourn abroad.
• As the review panel is recruited internationally, all the applications must be sent in English.

Selection criteria:

• The ability of the student for independent research.
• A constructive approach to possible risks.
• The potential for breakthroughs, new methodological approaches, and interdisciplinary cooperation.
• The originality of the project and scientific quality.
• Personal qualifications.
• The accuracy of fit between the project proposal, the applicant’s profile, and the aims of the funding initiative.

Value of Volkswagen 'Freigeist' Fellowships in Germany, 2022:

• The recipient of the Volkswagen 'Freigeist' Fellowships in Germany, in 2022 will receive a salary and research Project-related up to 2.2 million Euros for both funding phases.

Application: Applications must be submitted electronically using the application portal.