Deadline: May 6, 2026
News about crises, conflicts, and the global security situation is coming in ever shorter intervals: we are all witnessing the transformation of a former world order – with an open ending. The foundation – with this funding program – would like to contribute to a better understanding of these fundamental changes and support the development of ways to deal with them. The focus is on a holistic understanding of security, a European perspective, and effective cross-sectoral exchange. Wanted: the next generation of security experts!
Details:
- area of research: all
- type of funding: postdoctoral fellowships
- amount: max. 450.000 EUR
- duration: max. 3 years (24 months for research and 12 months for outreach activities)
- target group: early career researchers up to 5 years after completing their PhD
- The foundation offers a coordinating program with external partners for the fellows and expects participation in respective activities
Information session: February 12, 2026 at 10 am CET.
See here for more information: https://www.volkswagenstiftung.de/en/funding/funding-offer/navigating-transforming-world-order-fellowships-security-and-technology