Maria Reiche Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 | Fully Funded Postdoctoral Fellowship for Women Researchers in Germany
Organization
TU Dresden (Technische Universität Dresden)
Overview
Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Fellowship Name | Maria Reiche Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 |
| Host Institution | TU Dresden |
| Organization Type | Public Research University |
| Fellowship Type | Postdoctoral Fellowship |
| Location | Dresden |
| Country | Germany |
| Eligible Applicants | Female Postdoctoral Researchers |
| Duration | Up to 24 Months |
| Monthly Fellowship | €2,670 per month |
| Family Allowance | €400 for first child + €100 for each additional child |
| Starter Kit Funding | Up to €10,000 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Funding Type | Fully Funded Fellowship |
| Academic Fields | All Disciplines |
About the Fellowship
The Maria Reiche Postdoctoral Fellowship is designed to support excellent female researchers who wish to build an independent scientific profile and obtain competitive third-party research funding. The program aims to increase the representation of women in senior academic positions and support their path toward a professorship.
Fellowship Benefits
Selected fellows will receive:
- Monthly fellowship of €2,670
- Family allowance for eligible candidates
- Funding for up to 24 months
- Maria Reiche Starter Kit support of up to €10,000
- Research collaboration and networking opportunities
- Conference participation support
- Publication and research consumable expenses
- Funding for scientific events and guest speakers
- Student assistant support (where applicable)
- Professional training and career development opportunities
- Workplace equipment support up to €2,500 at TU Dresden
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be female researchers.
- Have completed their PhD within the last six years.
- Demonstrate excellent academic achievements.
- Intend to pursue an academic career leading to a professorship.
- Be prepared to submit an independent third-party funded research proposal during the fellowship period.
- Obtain support from a host professor at TU Dresden.
Eligible Research Areas
Applications are invited from all academic disciplines including:
- Engineering & Technology
- Natural Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Medicine
- Social Sciences
- Humanities
- Interdisciplinary Research Fields
Selection Process
Selection is conducted through a two-stage evaluation process:
- Assessment of submitted application documents.
- Interview with the selection committee for shortlisted candidates.
Selection is based on:
- Academic qualifications
- Research achievements and publications
- Awards and grants received
- Quality and feasibility of the proposed project
- Potential for obtaining external research funding
- Overall career development prospects
Required Documents
Applicants generally need to submit:
- Application Form
- Research Proposal
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Publication List
- PhD Certificate
- Letter of Recommendation
- Host Professor Support Letter
- Additional supporting documents as specified in the official call.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opening | Open |
| Application Deadline | September 30,2026 |
| Interview Round | After Shortlisting |
| Result Declaration | Expected after Selection Process |
| Fellowship Start | As per Fellowship Schedule |
The Graduate Academy has indicated that the next application deadline is yet to be announced.
Why Apply?
- Fully funded postdoctoral opportunity in Germany.
- Prestigious fellowship at one of Germany’s leading universities.
- Strong support for future professorship applications.
- Additional career development funding.
- International research environment.
- Excellent networking and collaboration opportunities.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should monitor the official Graduate Academy fellowship page and submit their application through the designated online application system once the call is announced.
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