Fellowship

Fellowship Programme

The Fellowship Programme is the heart of the Academy. This is where the knowledge of tomorrow is created. The Programme offers each Fellow academic and practical support, facilitates networking opportunities, provides a working environment for individual projects and ensures a family-friendly stay.

Who can apply?

The fellowship programme of the Academy is aimed at outstanding and dedicated scholars and practitioners of all nationalities. For the academic track, we welcome applications from all disciplines that contribute to debates in the broader context of international politics. Scholars from postdoc levels onwards (i.e. PhD finalised upon application) are eligible to apply to the academic track. The practitioner‘s track invites applications from experts with professional experience in the fields of politics, diplomacy, business, NGOs or the media. The fellowship programme offers a unique exchange between research and practice and builds on a mutual openness to engage.

For how long?

The fellowship programme is premised on the presence of fellows at the Academy. Applicants can stay for three to ten months (between April and March of the following year) and are expected to reside in Bonn during this time.

To what end?

The disciplinary variety and the international composition of each group create a dynamic atmosphere of reciprocal learning. The goal of the fellowship programme is for fellows to find the time and infrastructure to conduct exciting projects and to initiate and foster joint projects that go beyond established disciplinary boundaries. Regular research colloquia and in-house events as well as collaboration opportunities with cooperation partners in Bonn, the region and Germany allow for a lively exchange and the creation of sustainable networks. The Academy supports fellows in expanding their networks and engaging in academic and societal transfer activities.

What do we expect?

Fellows are expected to reside in Bonn during their fellowship without any longer absences. A regular, active participation in in-house and collaborative activities, including contributions to the publication series at the Academy, are part of a fellowship as well as a willingness to promote activities at the Academy and engaging with stakeholders.

What do we offer?

The Academy is situated in a historical building in the picturesque Bad Godesberg, only a few minutes’ walk from the riverbanks of the Rhine. The Academy offers meeting rooms, social spaces and community kitchens where fellows can meet during the day and for social events. Each fellow can expect a fully equipped workplace in single or shared offices. . Financial compensation can take the form of stipends, buyouts and teaching replacements and generally reflects the financial situation at the home institution and/or the costs incurred by living in Germany. The Academy further covers the costs of travel to and from Bonn and takes care of accommodation while in residence. The Academy’s working language is English.

What about families?

Partners and children are welcome to accompany fellows for the duration of their stay. The Academy offers information on childcare, (international) schools, or kindergartens. The Academy can provide appropriate residences in Bonn for the fellows and their accompanying families. Accompanying partners are welcome to participate in the social and research activities and can also use office space at the Academy, if available.