Georg Arnhold Senior Fellowship 2028 in Germany | Fully Funded

Overview

The Georg Arnhold Senior Fellowship, hosted by the Leibniz Institute for Educational Media | Georg Eckert Institute (GEI) in Brunswick, Germany, supports exceptional researchers and practitioners working in education for sustainable peace. The programme focuses on educational media and curricula, offering fellows a research stay to complete a practice-related or research project.

Benefits

• Monthly stipend of €3,300 for a duration of six months (with shorter periods of at least three months possible in exceptional circumstances)
• Return economy airfare to Germany
• Access to GEI’s international library of educational media and the experimental digital media laboratory ("The Basement")
• Mentoring, discussions with GEI experts, and networking opportunities
• Administrative support from programme coordinators and assistance with publication-related work
• Potential coverage of open-access publication fees for direct project outputs

Eligibility

• Open to outstanding scholars and experienced practitioners in peace education.
• Academic applicants must hold a PhD and demonstrate a strong research profile in disciplines such as the humanities, political and social sciences, or education.
• Practitioner applicants must show at least five years of advanced professional achievement, including significant international experience in peace education, NGO management, or related areas.

How to Apply

Candidates must complete the online application form to describe their project, detailing its objectives, the research gap to be addressed, methodological and theoretical frameworks, and expected outcomes. The multi-stage selection process involves initial pre-selection by GEI experts, shortlisting by the Academic Advisory Board, submission of full proposals and detailed project descriptions by top candidates, and an online interview.

Deadline

Applications must be submitted by the stated closing date.