The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is setting up temporary Bridge Fellowships to initiate sponsorship under the Philipp Schwartz Initiative. The Bridge Fellowships enable universities and research institutions in Germany to host researchers at risk, who are already in the Schengen area, and to prepare a joint application for funding in the main programme of the Philipp Schwartz Initiative. Applications can be submitted by e-mail to schwartz-initiative[at]avh.de, deadline: 03 January 2025 23:59.
Who can apply?
- German universities / research institutions nominate researchers at risk.
- Nominated researchers at risk are already in the Schengen area.
- The prerequisite for funding is a commitment by the host institution that a nomination for Philipp Schwartz Initiative funding in selection round 15, deadline 14.02.2025, will be prepared and submitted during the Bridge Fellowship.
What will be funded?
- Fellows will receive a monthly scholarship from 01.03.2025 to a maximum of 30.6.2025.
In the forthcoming 15th round of the Philipp Schwartz Initiative, applications will be invited to be submitted via the online portal, which is expected to open from December 9, 2024, with the application deadline: February 14, 2025. Up to 75 fellowships are expected to be awarded.