The Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg promotes excellent science through fellowships for exceptional international scientists, artists and authors from all fields of research or artistic practice.
Scientific Fellowships
The fellowships of the Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg offer outstanding scientists the opportunity to focus on research without the distractions of everyday academic life. They receive the opportunity to exchange ideas with colleagues from other disciplines, and to benefit from a diverse and vibrant fellowship community while living on the campus in Delmenhorst.
Through its fellowship program, the Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg promotes scholarship and research in the natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences. The program does not only benefit the individual fellow, but also the scientific community at regional research institutions. Funding for individual scientists is distributed through a number of fellowship opportunities of varying types and durations.
The core fellowship formats of regular and junior fellowships are currently offered in the four research areas BRAIN & MIND, EARTH, TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE, and SOCIETY. Both types are awarded based on a specific application process. Additional fellowship offers to which special rules apply accompany them. Details may be found here.
Artistic Residencies
The fifth funding area ARTS & LITERATURE supports artists and authors with a profound interest in the sciences through artistic residencies on the campus of the Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg in Delmenhorst. Find out more about the annual call and its eligibility criteria here.
Postdoc Program
The Postdoc Program at the Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg promotes the work of early career researchers. It seeks to assist talented young scientists in expanding their careers by sponsoring an academic event of their own and offering them the opportunity to participate in other professional events at the Wissenschaftskolleg.
Members of the program are called associate junior fellows (see above) and may be part of the program for a maximum of up to three years. During this time, they remain employed at their regional home institution. Applications may be entered in response to an annual call for applications with an application deadline of the end of February.
Regular Fellowship
Appointment based on formal application procedure. Duration: 3-10 months with possible splitting into no more than two periods of residence. Requirements: completed doctoral degree (more than 5 years ago). The proposed project must be compatible with one of the Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg’s research areas. Applicants may collaborate with colleagues at regional universities and research institutes (optional). The fellowship is a funded scholarship.
Junior Fellowship
Appointment based on formal application procedure. Duration: 3-10 months. Requirements: doctoral degree earned within the last five years. With regard to other regulations, conditions are the same as for regular fellowships. The fellowship is a funded scholarship.
Twin Fellowships
The nomination of a twin fellow is only possible by a current fellow of the HWK. The possible duration of the twin fellowship at the Wissenschaftskolleg is two to eight weeks and serves to intensify cooperation between the fellowship partners for the benefit of the joint project.
Associate Junior Fellowship (Postdoc Program)
Associate junior fellows form part of the Postdoc Program. The program is only available to regional junior scientists of all disciplines. Fellows continue their own research at their respective institutions, but meet for various events at Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg. The program also provides funding opportunities, e.g. for conferences and workshop. Duration: up to three years.
Artist in Residence
Annual international call for applications. The Artistic Advisory Board recommends candidates for selection to the rector of the Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg. Fellowships typically last up to 4 months (depending on project). Fellowships include a financial stipend. Provisions for regular fellowships apply.
Writer in Residence
On invitation by the rector of the Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg only. Variable duration.