The Einstein Fellowship is annually awarded by the Einstein Forum and the Wittenstein Foundation for young individuals who seek to engage in life-changin projects.
Recipients of the 2026 Einstein Fellowship receive a stipend of EUR 10,000 and reimbursement of travel expenses while the cost of accommodation is covered.
Requirements
To be considered for the 2026 Einstein Fellowship Program, you must:
Be under the age of 35
Hold a university degree in the humanities, in the social sciences, or in the natural sciences.
Be ready to present your project in a public lecture at the Einstein Forum and at the Wittenstein Foundation at the end of the fellowship period.
Must demonstrate the quality, originality, and feasibility of the proposed project, as well as the superior intellectual development of the applicant.
The proposed project need not be entirely completed during the time of the fellowship, but can be the beginning of a longer project.
At the end of the fellowship period, the fellow will be expected to present his or her project in a public lecture at the Einstein Forum and at the Wittenstein Foundation.
The Einstein Fellowship is not intended for applicants who wish to complete an academic study they have already begun.
Benefits
The Einstein Fellowship includes living accommodation for five to six months in the garden cottage of Einstein`s own summerhouse in Caputh, Brandenbur.
The fellow will receive a stipend of EUR 10,000 and reimbursement of travel expenses.
Required Documents
To apply for the Einstein Fellowship, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
CV,
A two-page project proposal, and
Two letters of recommendation.
All documents must be received by May 15, 2026.
Method of Application
Click on the button below to visit the fellowship webpage
Gather all the required documents.
Fill out the application form
For more information, call the Einstein Forum at: phone: +49-331-271780
Click Here to Apply
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026.