OpenFieldAlfried Krupp Junior Fellowship for Postdoctoral Researchers
One-year residential postdoctoral fellowship enabling outstanding early-career scholars to complete major habilitation or second-book research projects in collaboration with Greifswald faculties.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Completed PhD or doctorate within the past six years with highest honors ('summa cum laude' or 'magna cum laude').
- English language proficiency
- Fluency in English or German.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Detailed research prospectus (7-10 pages), CV, doctoral thesis abstract, and list of publications.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation from senior professors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- TV-L E13 research salary (€54,000 annually) or €2,500/month tax-free stipend, private apartment in the Kolleg, and conference travel budget
- Application fee
- No application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- No tuition
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 30, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Stiftung Alfried Krupp Kolleg Greifswald documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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