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.
In this post, you will find information explaining the detail, requirements, benefits, and the application procedure for the Fellowship program.
Einstein Fellowship Program Details
The Albert Einstein Fellowship supports creative, interdisciplinary thought by giving young scholars the chance to pursue research outside their previous area of work.
The fellowship, previously awarded by the Einstein Forum and the ZEIT-Stiftung Ebelin und Gerd Bucerius (2007 – 2009), since 2010 the fellowship is awarded by the Einstein Forum and the Daimler and Benz Foundation.
The purpose of the fellowship is to support those who, in addition to producing superb work in their area of specialization, are also open to other, interdisciplinary approaches – following the example set by Albert Einstein.
Einstein Fellowship Program 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 of Einstein Fellowship Program 2026
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 for Einstein Fellowship
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.
How To Apply for 2026 Einstein Fellowship Program
To apply for the 2026 Einstein Fellowship, interested and qualified candidates should follow the procedures below;
Click on the button below to visit the fellowship webpage.
