Application Deadline: September 15, 2026
Applications are now open for the 2027 University of Bayreuth Centre of International Excellence “Alexander von Humboldt” Starter Grant Programme. The University of Bayreuth Centre of International Excellence “Alexander von Humboldt” promotes excellent research at the University of Bayreuth (UBT) and advances the internationalisation of research and networking with the best universities worldwide. Effective immediately, the Centre is offering Starter Grants for the year 2027.
The Grantees will have the awarded sum at their disposal for covering all costs of project realisation. Grantees accompanied by at least one child receive an additional monthly family allowance of 250 €. If successful, Grantees may apply for a follow-up grant called “Booster Grant” by the Bayreuth Humboldt Centre (award sum 20,000 €). This requires proof of the successfully completed Starter Grant. Success must be documented in e.g. joint publications, a jointly organized workshop or conference or other results of the starter funding. These success criteria will be evaluated during the selection process for the Booster Grant.
Candidate Requirements
- The University of Bayreuth Centre of International Excellence award the Grants to individuals affiliated with institutions abroad with challenging and innovative research projects of top academic quality through a highly competitive, strictly merit-based selection process.
- Applicants must have a PhD, and it is indispensable that the PhD procedure is fully completed (including PhD diploma).
- The all-important selection criteria are the academic excellence of both the applicant and the cooperative project – reflected, for example, in high-ranking publications – as well as the potential for networking with the University of Bayreuth beyond the local host.
Application Deadline
Please submit your complete application via the online form by September 15, 2026.
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