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Max Planck Institute Postdoctoral and Researcher Fellowship 2027
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Eligibility
Postdoctoral scholars and Researchers
Region
Germany
Award
Monthly stipend of up to €3,200
Deadline
15-Sep-2026
About The Program
Max Planck Institute Postdoctoral and Researcher Fellowships 2027 are offered by the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science. The fellowships are prestigious stipend awards designed to support PhD scholars and researchers from all over the world to contribute to one of the Institute's departments or research groups. Selected students will receive stipends of up to €3,200.
EligibilityDeadline Date: 15-Sep-2026
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- holds a PhD degree with full postdoctoral status
- be based outside Germany or currently working at a non-German university or research institution
- be able to commit to the fellowship period (typically 3-6 months) full-time
- have their main place of residence outside Germany
- have a research project closely connected with the thematic focal points of the chosen department or research group
Note:
- Applicants from outside Germany or currently affiliated with a non-German university or research institution are also eligible to apply.
- The stipend cannot be paid if the fellow receives any other non-negligible income during the fellowship period.
Benefits
The selected fellows will receive:
- Postdoctoral Fellows: €2,700 (approx. ₹3,00,904.20) per month (€3000 per month for fellowships starting on 01 October 2026 or later)
- Research Fellows: €3,200 (approx. ₹3,56,627.20) per month (€3,600 per month for fellowships starting on 01 October 2026 or later)
- Health insurance: subsidy of 50% of monthly fees up to €100 (approx. ₹11,144.60)
Documents
- Cover Letter (max 1 MB)
- Curriculum Vitae (max 1 MB)
- Research proposal
- Letter of Recommendation/Reference
- Master’s Certificate (max 5 MB)
- Doctoral Certificate (max 1 MB)
How can you apply?
Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Select the specific department or research group you wish to apply to and click on it under the ‘Application Process’ tab.
Step 4: Choose your language and position, then click on the ‘Next’ button.
Step 5: Read the consent info and click on the ‘Tick box’, then again click on the ‘Next’ button.
Step 6: Fill in the required information and upload the necessary documents. Review your application and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Important Dates
Application Deadlines: 15th September 2026
Selection Criteria
Terms and Conditions
- Fellows must devote their time fully to the project for which the stipend was awarded.
- Fellowships are typically offered for periods between 3-6 months.
- Fellows must hold a PhD and have defended their dissertation before taking up the fellowship.
- Failure to provide health insurance proof within 14 days means the stipend will be deemed not to have been awarded.
Contact Details
Max Planck Institute for the History of Science
Boltzmannstraße 22
14195 Berlin, Germany
Contact Number: +49 30 22667 0
Source: https://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/news-events/career/opportunities
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FAQ's
Question: Who is offering the Max Planck Institute Postdoctoral and Researcher Fellowships?
Answer: The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (MPIWG) is offering this opportunity.
Question: How much is the fellowship worth?
Answer: Postdoctoral fellows receive €2,500 per month, research fellows receive €3,000 per month, and a health insurance subsidy of up to €100 per month.
Question: Who is eligible for the Max Planck Institute Postdoctoral and Researcher Fellowship?
Answer: Scholars holding a PhD who are based outside Germany or working at non-German institutions, with their main place of residence outside Germany, and whose research projects align with the Institute's thematic focal points.
Question: What is the application deadline for the Max Planck Institute Postdoctoral and Researcher Fellowship?
Answer: The application deadline is 15th September 2026.
Question: Is health insurance provided?
Answer: Fellows must take out their own health insurance, but may receive a subsidy of 50% of monthly fees up to €100. Proof of insurance must be provided within 14 days of the fellowship start date.
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