Karlsruhe Institute of Technology International Excellence Award of KIT - SCHROFF Foundation Fellowships 2026, Germany (Fully Funded)
The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology offers the International Excellence Award of KIT combined with the Fellowship of the SCHROFF Foundation in 2026 to recognize internationally renowned researchers. This prestigious research fellowship in Germany supports outstanding scientists whose work contributes to solving global challenges and advancing scientific knowledge.
The award invites selected researchers to stay at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology for up to six months to conduct a collaborative research project with a host institute. The program encourages interdisciplinary research and projects that address major societal and scientific challenges.
This fellowship is an excellent opportunity for leading researchers to expand their international collaboration and contribute to cutting-edge research in Germany.
Degree Level
The program mainly targets senior researchers and scientists, but it also includes support for:
Senior Researchers / Scientists
Early-Stage Researchers (Postdoctoral level) through a parallel research grant
Available Subjects
The fellowship is open to all academic disciplines, including but not limited to:
Engineering
Natural Sciences
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Physics
Chemistry
Social Sciences
Energy and Sustainability Studies
Researchers whose work addresses global challenges and future-relevant topics are strongly encouraged to participate.
Benefits
Recipients of the International Excellence Award of KIT and SCHROFF Foundation Fellowship will receive the following benefits:
Research funding up to €50,000 for equipment to support the research project
Subsistence allowance during the stay at KIT
Research stay of up to six months at the host institute
Opportunity to collaborate with leading scientists at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Possible research grant for up to one year for a postdoctoral researcher from the awardee’s research group
Eligible Nationalities
Researchers from all countries worldwide are eligible to be nominated for this international research fellowship in Germany.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the International Excellence Award of KIT, candidates must meet the following requirements:
Must be an internationally recognized scientist or researcher.
Must have significant scientific achievements with global impact.
Research should address major societal challenges or future-oriented topics.
Must collaborate with a host institute at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.
Nomination must be submitted by a scientist affiliated with KIT.
Application Procedure
Applicants cannot apply directly. Instead, they must be nominated by researchers from KIT.
Steps to Apply
A researcher from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology nominates the candidate.
The nominator prepares the required documents.
The nomination package is submitted electronically to the program office.
The selection committee evaluates nominations and announces the results.
Required Documents
The following documents are required for nomination:
Completed nomination form
Personal statement of the nominator (scientific appraisal and laudation – maximum 3 pages)
Invitation from the host institute and description of the research project (maximum 3 pages)
Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the nominee
List of key publications (maximum 10)
One or two recommendation letters from internationally recognized experts
Selection Timeline
Nomination Deadline: Mid-June
Selection Results: Early August
Award Ceremony: Fall season
