Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies
Germany
About the Programmes
The Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies’ Fellowship Programmes provide a unique setting for researchers from all disciplines to fully focus on their projects within an international community. FRIAS fellowships are open to both early-career and senior researchers from Freiburg, Germany, and all over the world, supporting dedicated research time, interdisciplinary collaboration, and access to University of Freiburg resources.
Fellows receive a monthly living allowance, with additional funding for accommodation and a mobility allowance to cover travel costs. Office spaces, library access, and tailored support for specific needs may also be provided. Further information is available on the specific programme pages.
What FRIAS offers
FRIAS Early Career Fellowship Programme
FRIAS invites researchers with a completed doctoral degree and a maximum of eight years of post-doctoral experience to apply for the FRIAS Early Career Fellowship Programme 2027/28. The fellowships are available to researchers from any nationality and discipline based in Freiburg, Germany and abroad. The programme offers access to the resources, networks, and academic community of the University of Freiburg, enhancing your research through new perspectives and collaborative opportunities.
FRIAS Senior Fellowship Programmes
FRIAS invites researchers with a completed doctoral degree and a minimum of eight years of post-doctoral experience to apply for the FRIAS Senior Fellowship Programme 2027/28. The fellowships are available to researchers from any nationality and discipline based in Freiburg, Germany and abroad. The programme offers access to the resources, networks, and academic community of the University of Freiburg, enhancing your research through new perspectives and collaborative opportunities.
FRIAS Sustainable Governance Fellowship Programme for Researchers from Africa
FRIAS invites researchers based in an African country with a completed doctoral degree and a minimum of eight years of post-doctoral experience to apply for the FRIAS Sustainable Governance Senior Fellowship Programme 2027/28. The fellowships are available to researchers from any nationality based in an African institution. The programme offers access to the resources, networks, and academic community of the University of Freiburg, enhancing your research through new perspectives and collaborative opportunities.