Senckenberg Global Fellowship 2025 – Apply Now

About the Fellowship

The Senckenberg Global Fellowship provides an exceptional opportunity for early-career researchers, including doctoral candidates and postdoctoral fellows from the Global South, to advance cutting-edge research at one of Europe’s leading natural history institutions. Fellows gain access to Senckenberg’s extensive collections of over 41 million specimens, state-of-the-art laboratories, and expert scientific mentorship in biodiversity, anthropology, geology, genomics, and conservation ecology. This fellowship promotes international collaboration, supports interdisciplinary research, and contributes to globally relevant scientific knowledge. Fellows can develop high-quality projects, strengthen research skills, and expand their academic network, while contributing to the institution’s strategic goals and broader global research priorities.

Fellowship / Details

Position Title: Global Fellowship for Early-Career Researchers
Host Institution: Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung
Administering Body / Funding Agency: Senckenberg
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Research Field(s): Biodiversity, Anthropology, Geology, Genomics, Conservation Ecology, Collection-Based Research
Fellowship Type: Postdoctoral / Visiting Research Fellowship
Level: Early-career
Fellowship Duration: 3 to 6 months
Expected Start Date: Within 3 months of award confirmation
Working Hours: Full-time, as per institutional norms
Funding/Compensation: Stipend according to fellowship rules, travel reimbursement up to €1,200
Required Degree/Diploma: PhD or equivalent; doctoral candidates also eligible

Supported Research Fields / Areas

Natural History Collections and Biodiversity Research
Anthropology and Human Evolution Studies
Geological Research and Earth System Science
Genomics and Molecular Biology
Conservation Ecology and Environmental Sustainability
Interdisciplinary and Collaborative Research

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

PhD or equivalent; doctoral candidates also eligible
Early-career researchers, postdoctoral fellows
Applicants must be from countries of the Global South
Must have temporary or permanent affiliation with a research institution

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals
Experience in fieldwork, laboratory techniques, or collection-based research
Demonstrated ability for interdisciplinary collaboration

Not Eligible:

Applicants with permanent residence in Germany, EU countries, North America, Australia
Undergraduate students or those with concurrent grants

Fellowship / Job Benefits

Stipend for research work and living expenses
Travel allowance up to €1,200 for international travel and fieldwork
Access to laboratories, collections, libraries, and research platforms
Administrative and logistical support from host institution
Professional development opportunities, including workshops and mentoring
Collaborative research opportunities with Senckenberg scientists
Support for publications and dissemination of research findings

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute a research project in collaboration with Senckenberg host
Produce project deliverables, including reports, publications, and presentations
Ensure compliance with ethical standards and institutional regulations
Submit a project report within three months of fellowship completion
Contribute to knowledge exchange and capacity-building within the host group

Application Process

How to Apply:

Submit the application via online portal
Attach required documents: CV, research proposal, recommendation letters, host support letter
Ensure submission before the deadline

Required Documents: