College for Life Sciences Fellowships 2027/2028 at Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin

The College for Life Sciences at the Wissenschaftskolleg (WiKo) zu Berlin – Institute for Advanced Study is calling for applications for its fellowships 2027/2028. The programme is aimed at early career researchers in the life and natural sciences, medicine, and psychology.

 

Fellowships are intended for residencies of 3 to 5 months during the academic year 2027/2028 (September 2027 to July 2028). The programme addresses scientists at the beginning of their careers, including postdocs, junior group leaders, lecturers, and assistant, associate and junior professors. Fellows receive a full stipend based on their previous salary, studio accommodation on campus, and the freedom to pursue a project of their own choice. Please note that the WiKo does not offer lab space – the fellowships are designed to give researchers time to think and develop their own projects in an intellectually and culturally diverse environment.

Applicants must have obtained their doctorate by the start of their fellowship and have at least one lead-author publication in a peer-reviewed journal. Successful candidates usually have two or more years of postdoc experience. There are no restrictions regarding discipline, nationality, or age. However, scientists who have been principal investigators for longer than five years are advised to apply for a regular fellowship, and applications from researchers at institutions in Berlin cannot be considered.

 

Application deadline: 1 November 2026 (23:59 CET)

Further information and application: call.wiko-berlin.de