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Deutscher Studienpreis 2027
German Study Prize 2027
Are you convinced that your dissertation will make a difference to society? Are you able to clearly explain the social significance of your dissertation project in a short text? Did you complete your dissertation with magna or summa cum laude in 2026?
You are invited to apply for the German Thesis Award 2027. Knowledge of the German language is necessary in order to apply. The application essay as well as a presentation in front of the jury are in German. Additionally, participants need either to have German citizenship or to have earned their PhD from a German university to be eligible.
- Please find all the information on the conditions of the study prize online in German
- Apply by March 1, 2027
Azrieli Fellowships 2027
The Azrieli Foundation is now accepting applications for two international fellowship programmes for research stays in Israel.
The Azrieli International Visiting PhD Fellowship supports short-term research stays at top Israeli universities. PhD candidates can receive 12,000 NIS (~3.400 EUR) per month for a period of four months. The application deadline for the Spring 2027 cohort is 15 September 2026.
The Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027–28 supports outstanding postdoctoral researchers from any discipline based at academic institutions in Israel. Fellows receive a monthly stipend of 14,000 NIS (~4.000 EUR) for up to three years. The application deadline is 11 November 2026.
Please note that applicants to both programmes must secure an academic sponsor in Israel prior to submitting their application.
Further information and application:
Visiting PhD Fellowship | Postdoctoral Fellowship
Women Informatics Thesis Award (WITA) 2027
The Special Interest Group Women and Informatics is once again awarding prizes to female graduates for outstanding theses with a focus on computer science. With this award, the group aims to highlight the achievements of young women in computer science and encourage committed women in IT to present themselves to a wider audience.
Submission deadline: 15 November 2026
Further information can be found here.
EU GREEN Seed Funding Call 2026: Joint Research and Innovation Activities
EU GREEN, the European University for Sustainability, has launched its 4th call for proposals to support joint research and innovation activities among its nine partner universities. The call is open to academic and research support staff from EU GREEN partner universities.
Eligible proposals may cover collaborative research, conference organisation, mobility, and internships. None of the tasks included in the application should already be covered by previously funded projects. Projects that achieve gender parity will receive one additional point in the selection process.
Key dates:
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Call closes: 4 November 2026, 3:00 p.m. CET
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Selection and announcement: November–December 2026
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Project start: from 1 January 2027
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Project end: by 30 September 2028
Further information and application:
Full call (PDF)
Online application form
Application annexes (ZIP)
Azrieli Fellowships 2027
The Azrieli Foundation is now accepting applications for two international fellowship programmes for research stays in Israel.
The Azrieli International Visiting PhD Fellowship supports short-term research stays at top Israeli universities. PhD candidates can receive 12,000 NIS (~3.400 EUR) per month for a period of four months. The application deadline for the Spring 2027 cohort is 15 September 2026.
The Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027–28 supports outstanding postdoctoral researchers from any discipline based at academic institutions in Israel. Fellows receive a monthly stipend of 14,000 NIS (~4.000 EUR) for up to three years. The application deadline is 11 November 2026.
Please note that applicants to both programmes must secure an academic sponsor in Israel prior to submitting their application.
Further information and application:
Visiting PhD Fellowship | Postdoctoral Fellowship
