Bonn SDG Fellowships 2026 in Germany
By Opportunity Mentor | Updated on Feb 2025
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The Bonn SDG Fellowships 2026 in Germany offer a prestigious international postdoctoral fellowship aimed at scholars from Latin America, Africa, and South/East Asia. This opportunity allows researchers to collaborate with professors from the University of Bonn on projects addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Overview
- Funding Type: Partially Funded
- Region: Germany
- Deadline: March 31, 2025
- Duration: 3 to 12 months
- Opportunity Type: Fellowship
This fellowship provides a unique chance for postdoctoral researchers to drive sustainable development initiatives. It supports joint research projects and academic activities—such as public lectures and seminars—with financial benefits that help cover research expenses, travel, and living costs.
Eligibility Criteria
- Preferably for scholars from Latin America, Africa, and South/East Asia with a strong interest in SDG-related research.
- Open to postdoctoral researchers of foreign nationality who wish to collaborate on joint research projects with University of Bonn professors.
- Applicants should have an affiliation with a university or research institution beyond the fellowship duration, in either research or teaching capacities.
- Must demonstrate expertise in a research area relevant to the SDGs.
Selection Criteria
- Academic Quality and Mutual Benefit (50%): Evaluation of the research project’s quality, its alignment with the SDGs, and the fellow’s potential contribution to academic life in Bonn.
- Future Cooperation and Strategic Relevance (50%): Assessment of the potential for long-term research relationships and the alignment of the project with Bonn’s research profile.
Benefits
- Monthly Stipend: €3,000, with additional funds of €300 for a spouse and €250 per child, if applicable.
- Travel Allowance: Provided based on the fellow’s country of origin.
- Research Expenses: Allowance of up to €500 per month.
- Opportunities to collaborate on joint research projects and contribute to academic life through lectures, seminars, and colloquiums at the University of Bonn.
Application Process
To apply for the Bonn SDG Fellowships 2026, follow these steps:
- Review and ensure you meet the eligibility criteria above.
- Prepare your application documents, including your Curriculum Vitae (CV), a detailed project description (maximum 8 pages), and a financing plan.
- The application must be submitted jointly by a professor from the University of Bonn and the fellow through the official application form.
- Submit your complete application before the deadline on March 31, 2025.
For further details and to start your application, visit the official University of Bonn website.
