OpenFieldFAU Emerging Talents Initiative (ETI) Postdoctoral Research Grant
Prestigious institutional fellowship designed to support exceptional early-career postdocs at FAU in establishing independent scientific profiles and securing national research awards.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Completed doctorate within the previous three years with outstanding distinction.
- English language proficiency
- English C1.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Independent research project outline (5 pages), CV, publication list, and departmental hosting confirmation.
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of support from full professors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Up to €15,000 direct research consumable funding and faculty mentorship to prepare major DFG/ERC grant applications
- 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 University of Erlangen-Nuremberg documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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