Applications are currently being accepted for the University of Bayreuth Centre of International Excellence “Alexander von Humboldt” Starter Grant Programme 2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this this opportunity and apply for it.
About 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.
Benefits of University of Bayreuth Centre of International Excellence “Alexander von Humboldt” Starter Grant Programme
- The Award sum is €10,000
- 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.
University of Bayreuth Centre of International Excellence “Alexander von Humboldt” Starter Grant Programme Requirements
- They 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 its 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.
They view the diversity of our awardees as an asset and are expressly committed to the goal of gender equality. Female scholars and anyone who can help make the research profile of the university more diverse are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
15 September, 2026
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