Applications must be submitted through the IWM's online application form; we will be unable to consider applications sent via email.

Application materials consist of the following:

  • A brief letter of motivation that addresses how the candidate would benefit from their time at the IWM, their connection to the IWM’s mission and research, and concrete research/writing goals during the fellowship
  • A project description summary (max. 550 characters)
  • A project proposal (max. 7,500 characters incl. spaces) containing a) a description of the project’s objectives, b) a discussion of the current state of the art, c) methods, and d) a project schedule
  • A curriculum vitae including a list of publications
  • Two letters of recommendation from scholars familiar with the applicant’s academic work (Please note that the letters of recommendation need to be submitted directly by your referees within the application period. Your referees will receive an automatic email with a link to a webform after you have submitted your application.)

All application materials should be in English.

Important! Attached documents must be combined into a single PDF, as the online submission form only allows for one attachment. File names of attachments must use Latin characters. 

Applications are due 21 September 2025, 23:59 CEST. Candidates will be informed of the outcome of their application in November 2025.

Further information can be found on our website. 

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