OpenFieldBonn Hausdorff Center for Mathematics (HCM) Doctoral & Postdoctoral Fellowships
Funded by Germany's Excellence Strategy, the Hausdorff Center awards prestigious doctoral and postdoctoral fellowships working alongside Fields medalists and world leaders in pure and applied mathematics.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Outstanding degree in Mathematics or Theoretical Physics (German grade 1.3 or top 5% of class).
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall or TOEFL iBT 95.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE Mathematics Subject Test recommended for international candidates.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated mathematical rigor and research publications or exceptional thesis.
- Recommendation letters
- Two confidential letters of recommendation from recognized mathematics professors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Salaried TV-L E13 position (€50,000 to €58,000/year gross) plus zero tuition and dedicated international conference travel grants
- Application fee
- €0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 tuition (nominal €330/semester administration and public transit fee).
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Annual Hausdorff Doctoral & Postdoc international application deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Bonn documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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