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S.K. Varshney

Professor Emeritus, Professional Adviser at Kulturwissenschaftliches Institut Essen (KWI)

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Kulturwissenschaftliches Institut Essen (KWI)

KWI International Postdoctoral Fellowship in Humanities, Cultural Studies, and Social Sciences (Germany)

The Kulturwissenschaftliches Institut Essen (KWI) in Germany is offering its prestigious KWI International Postdoctoral Fellowship for the 2026–2027 session. This opportunity is designed for outstanding early- to mid-career researchers in the humanities, cultural studies, and social sciences who have completed their PhD in 2020 or later. The fellowship provides a fully funded 6-month residency at the Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities (KWI) in Essen, running from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. Fellows will receive a monthly stipend of €3,000 (pre-tax) to support living expenses, along with access to modern infrastructure, office space, and technical support. The program encourages interdisciplinary research and international collaboration, with current research themes including science studies, visual literacy, aesthetic practices, constellations of historical impact, and dialogues between cultural and social sciences. Applicants may propose various project formats, such as completing a book, finalizing a research proposal, or establishing research collaborations, particularly with universities in the Ruhr Alliance. The fellowship is open to excellent international researchers with up to 6 years of postdoctoral experience. The application deadline is 28th February 2026. For more information and to apply, visit the official KWI International Fellowship Programmes webpage. This is an exceptional opportunity for scholars seeking to advance their research in a stimulating and supportive environment in Germany.

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