VolkswagenStiftung

The Volkswagen Foundation wishes to contribute to the integration of refugee scholars and academics in research and society and help them to carry on their academic career in Germany.

Scope of Funding
Within the scope of a fellowship program, researchers who are currently or were funded during the last 10 years by the Foundation have the possibility to integrate refugee scholars into their research context for up to two years.
Furthermore, grant recipients of projects currently funded by the Foundation can apply for up to EUR 200,000 – in addition to the grants already made – to integrate refugee scholars and scientists into their research projects for up to three years.

Website

https://www.volkswagenstiftung.de/en/funding/our-funding-portfolio-at-a-glance/funding-for-refugee-scholars-and-scientists

Host Country

Germany

Duration

up to 2 or 3 years (depending on funding opportunity) type of funding: own position or fellowship additional benefits: special family related benefits

Applicants

area of research: all disciplines

Contact

https://www.volkswagenstiftung.de/en/foundation/organization-and-committees/the-foundation-staff

How To Apply:

prerequisites: applicant is/was funded by the Foundation (within the last 10 years) and is currently linked to a research institution in Germany. Must have German residency permit.

***Do Not Apply Without Prior Consultation***
Please discuss your application with the contact person for your ongoing project or your subject area: https://www.volkswagenstiftung.de/en/foundation/organization-and-committees/the-foundation-staff

The Sourcebook

Visit the Consortium Sourcebook to explore our resource database for endangered scholars.

Submit your application

Undergraduate

To apply to any of our Bachelor's programs (Except the Bachelor's Program for Adult Transfer Students) complete and submit the Common App online.

Graduates and Adult Learners

To apply to any of our Master's, Doctural, Professional Studies Diploma, Graduates Certificate, or Associate's programs, or to apply to the Bachelor's Program for Adult and Transfer Students, complete and submit the New School Online Application.

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