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Applications are currently being accepted for The For Women in Science German National Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The For Women in Science German National Program supports early-career female scientists in STEM disciplines, promoting research excellence, gender equality, and visibility as role models.
Amount per endowment : €25,000
Female early-career scientists, defined as postdocs, junior professors, or equivalent positions within four plus two years of first doctorate, with additional two years per child
Final-year doctoral candidates are eligible if a postdoctoral contract or scholarship exists
Employment or scholarship must be ≥50% full-time and last at least 12 months from application
Research conducted at German universities, universities of applied sciences, or recognized research institutions (Max Planck, Helmholtz, Fraunhofer, Leibniz)
At least 50% of employment must be research-focused
STEM disciplines include agriculture, geosciences, informatics, veterinary medicine, and related fields
Inter- and transdisciplinary research is encouraged
Non-EU citizens require a valid residence permit covering at least 12 months
Applicants may not have previously received funding from another For Women in Science component
Selection Criteria
Excellence of past and ongoing research
Quality and feasibility of future research plans
Commitment to the third mission of science (societal impact)
Quantitative indicators such as publications, conference papers, and patents are considered but are not sole factors
Among equally excellent applicants, preference is given to those with children
Letters of recommendation and a host institute endorsement are encouraged if research depends on laboratory space or infrastructure
Online submission only (no mail or email)
All materials in English or German
Complete application includes:
300-word research summary
4–5 page detailed description of methodological and content-related research
CV (up to 4 pages) with five most relevant publications
Concise plan for award money investment
Proof of employment or scholarship covering 12 months after application
Host institute endorsement letter if required
Completion of all required online form fields
