Area of research: all disciplines<\/p>\r\n
Type of funding: own position or fellowship<\/p>\r\n
Up to 2 or 3 years (depending on funding opportunity)<\/p>\r\n
Researchers who are or were funded by the Foundation and who wish to integrate refugee scholars into their research context<\/p>\r\n
Prerequisites: applicant is\/was funded by the Foundation (within the last 10 years) and is currently linked to a research institution in Germany<\/p>\r\n
Additional benefits: special family related benefits<\/p>\r\n
Do Not Apply Without Prior Consultation<\/p>\r\n
The Volkswagen Foundation wishes to contribute to the integration of refugee scholars and academics in research and society and help them to carry on their academic career in Germany.<\/p>\r\n
Further details on the conditions and the application procedure can be found under\u00a0Information for Applicants<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(pdf). In any case, before drafting detailed proposals applicants should first contact the respective program manager for their subject area or the respective funding line. Applications must be filed electronically via the electronic application system.<\/p>\r\n The funding for refugee scholars was established in 2016.<\/p>\r\n Please discuss your application with the\u00a0contact person for your ongoing project or your subject area<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n Information for Applicants 110<\/a><\/p>\r\nBackground<\/h4>\r\n
Contact<\/h2>\r\n
What Applicants Need to Know<\/h2>\r\n