Doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers from universities of the ERUA alliance are invited to apply for one-month research fellowships at European University Viadrina in Frankfurt (Oder) in 2027. The application deadline is 7 December 2026.
The Visiting Program is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with financial support from the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR). It supports early-career researchers who wish to establish long-term collaborations with scholars at Viadrina and develop joint research initiatives. During their stay, fellows can conduct research abroad, acquire new skills and expand their professional networks across Europe and beyond.
Situated on the German-Polish border, Viadrina brings together scholars and students to address key issues concerning Europe’s future from the perspectives of the social sciences and humanities. Since its re-establishment in 1991, it has become a leading institution for teaching and research on European integration, with a particular focus on Eastern Europe.
Who can apply?
The fellowships are open to doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers up to seven years after their PhD. Applicants should be pursuing an academic career, should not hold a permanent position in academia, and should focus their research on one of the following areas:
ERUA research areas: Migration, Exile and Refugees; Democracy; Human Rights; Inclusion & Gender Equality; Interculturality and Multilingualism; Arts and Edges; Environmental Transition
Viadrina key areas: Digital Transformation and Social Change; Law and European Society; Market and Enterprise; Crises and Conflicts; Borders and Migrations; Language Use and Cultural Practices
Fellowship details
📅 Period of stay: one month between January and December 2027
💶 Funding: living allowance of €1,000 and mobility allowance of up to €400
📍 Host institution: European University Viadrina, Frankfurt (Oder), Germany
⏳ Application deadline: 7 December 2026
How to apply
Please submit your application as a single PDF file (max. 2 MB) by email to Sara Bonin (bonin@europa-uni.de), with “Visiting Program for Early-Career Researchers 2027” in the subject line. The application must include:
- Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications if applicable
- Motivation letter (max. 2 pages)
- Proof of affiliation with a university of the ERUA alliance
- Letter of support from your academic host at Viadrina, including a brief assessment of the research project and a description of the support the host will provide during the stay
Applicants should identify a suitable academic host at Viadrina before applying. The full call (PDF) sets out the requirements for the motivation letter in detail. It also links to the faculties, professorships and research profiles, which will help you find a host. You do not need to specify the exact dates of your stay when applying, but you may indicate preferred dates.
Contact
For questions about the application process or support in identifying potential partners, please contact:
Sara Bonin, DAAD ERUA Coordinator
+49 (0)335-5534-2860 · bonin@europa-uni.de
We look forward to welcoming you to Frankfurt (Oder)!
