Postdoc Fellowships 2026 by the University of Göttingen (apply anytime)
The University of Göttingen is supporting 10 postdoctoral research stays in Göttingen in 2026 with as much as 10,000€ each. This is a one-time measure in 2026, applications can be submitted from now on. The decision on funding will be made promptly.
Applications can be submitted by professors or postdocs of the university (excluding UMG). For funding, on-site supervision by the group and and close collaboration with the guest postdoc troughout the stay are required.
The research stays are intented to deliberately create spaces for encounters that foster new research approaches and connect with the University’s strategic research goals, Understanding Energy, Information, and Life, Creating Knowledge in a Changing World and Building a Sustainable Future. In a long-term perspective, research stays may result in applications for third-party funded independent junior research groups (e.g. Emmy Noether-Group, ERC Starting Grant), creating prospects for the researchers to work independently and for a longer timer at the University of Göttingen.
Eligible costs could be:
- travelling expenses
- accommodation and meals
- consumables for preparatory work (excluding basic equipment)
- networking events
- joint publications
If larger joint events are planned, it is possible to receive additional funding for these after consultation with the Research and Transfer Department.
Applications can be submitted at any time and should contain the following information on a maximum of three pages:
- topic, potential and aim of the cooperation
- funds required
- proposed timetable
- if applicable, strengthen the link to the University’s strategic research goals
- plans for third-party funding applications (ideally junior research group applications)
- In addition, a scientific CV of the postdoctoral researcher, based on the Format of the DFG should be attached.
If you have any questions, please contact the Research and Transfer Department!