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Information for Postdocs and late-stage PhDs

Maria Weber Grant (apply by 15 Sept 2026)

Maria Weber Grant is an annual call awarded by the Hans Böckler Foundation to junior professors and habilitation candidates who are outstanding researchers in any discipline who wish to fund a substitute for their tasks in teaching for up to 12 months to create freedom for their research.

The teaching buyout is a flat rate of €20,000 per semester. The deadline for applications is 15 September 2026. For further information on eligibilty, the application procedure and more, see below.