Volkswagen 'Freigeist' Fellowships in Germany, 2020

Volkswagen Foundation is providing Volkswagen 'Freigeist' Fellowships in Germany, 2020 to students of all nationalities.

Eligibility for Volkswagen 'Freigeist' Fellowships in Germany, 2020:

• Applicants of Volkswagen 'Freigeist' Fellowships, 2020 must have received their doctorate degree 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, 2020 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 application 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, interdisciplinary cooperation.
• The originality of the project and scientific quality.
• Personal qualifications.
• The accuracy of fit between the project proposal, the applicant’s personal profile, and the aims of the funding initiative.

Value of Volkswagen 'Freigeist' Fellowships in Germany, 2020:

• The recipient of the Volkswagen 'Freigeist' Fellowships in Germany, 2020 will receive a salary and conduct research on Project-related up to 2.2 million Euros for both funding phases.

Deadline for Volkswagen 'Freigeist' Fellowships in Germany, 2020:

• The last date to apply for Volkswagen 'Freigeist' Fellowships in Germany, 2020 is 15th October 2020.