FRIAS Sustainable Governance Senior Fellowship 2027/28 in Germany (Fully Funded)

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The FRIAS Sustainable Governance Senior Fellowship Programme 2027/28 is now accepting applications from experienced researchers based at institutions in Africa. Offered by the Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (FRIAS) at the University of Freiburg, this fully funded fellowship supports outstanding research in the humanities and social sciences with a focus on sustainable governance.

The Germany fellowship is designed to strengthen academic collaboration between Africa and Germany while promoting high-quality interdisciplinary research. Selected fellows will spend six months at the University of Freiburg, where they will conduct independent research and collaborate with leading academics. During the fellowship period, researchers will have full access to university facilities, office space, academic events, and an international research network.

Depending on their employment status, fellows will receive either a salary through the University of Freiburg or an alternative financial arrangement. In addition, the programme covers research expenses and travel costs for the journey to and from Germany. Fellows also receive support with accommodation, visa applications, and childcare arrangements.

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Quick Overview FRIAS Sustainable Governance Senior Fellowship 2027

Host Country: Germany
Host Institution: Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (FRIAS), University of Freiburg
Programme: Sustainable Governance Senior Fellowship for Researchers from Africa
Duration: 6 months
Fellowship Period: Between 1 September 2027 and 31 August 2028
Eligible Applicants: Researchers based at institutions in African countries
Application Deadline: 18 September 2026 (13:00 CET)

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Financial Benefits

Selected fellows will receive several financial and academic benefits, including:

Attractive salary for fellows without an employment contract at their home institution
Alternative financial compensation for eligible fellows employed by their home institution
Possible reimbursement of teaching replacement costs
Research cost contribution
Reimbursement of round-trip travel expenses
Personalized assistance with accommodation, visa applications, and childcare
Modern office space and access to University of Freiburg facilities
Participation in the FRIAS interdisciplinary research community
Access to an international network of more than 1,000 researchers

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Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the FRIAS Sustainable Governance Senior Fellowship, applicants must:

Hold a completed PhD degree
Have at least eight years of postdoctoral research experience
Be based at an academic or research institution in an African country
Hold a Master’s degree or PhD obtained in an African country
Have completed at least six months of research or study at an academic institution outside the country where they earned their first academic degree
Have at least five peer-reviewed publications published since 1 January 2017, including at least one publication authored or co-authored by the applicant
Submit a research proposal in the humanities or social sciences focusing on sustainable governance
Obtain a Letter of Cooperation from a professor at the University of Freiburg

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Required Documents

Applicants must prepare and upload the following documents:

Completed online application form
Research project proposal (maximum 3,000 words)
Curriculum Vitae (using the required template)
Publication list (maximum eight publications)
Copy of PhD diploma
Letter of Cooperation from a professor at the University of Freiburg

Selection Process

Applications will undergo an international peer-review process. The independent FRIAS Scientific Advisory Board will make final selections. The programme is highly competitive, with an expected success rate of approximately 10% among eligible applications.

How to Apply?

Applicants must submit their application through the official online application portal before the deadline. Before applying, candidates should identify a professor at the University of Freiburg who agrees to support their research project and provide the required Letter of Cooperation. All required documents must be uploaded through the online system.