The CATS Fellowships 2025/2026 in Berlin, Germany, are now accepting applications. This esteemed global program accepts applications from all over the world and is fully sponsored. The earliest commencement date for the fellowship is September 2025, and its duration varies from six to twelve months. As a result, chosen fellows need to be in Germany by then.
The program pays for travel expenses to and from Germany, covers research-related expenditures, and offers a monthly stipend. For qualified applicants, a family allowance is further offered.
This fellowship, which is offered by the Centre for Applied Turkey Studies (CATS), is intended for scholars whose research focuses on issues pertaining to Turkey. Research will be carried out by fellows at Berlin’s Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP).
For comprehensive details on the application procedure, financial assistance, and qualifying requirements, keep reading.
Host Country: Germany
Opportunity Type: Research, Fellowships
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants from all over the world are welcome.
- Candidates who qualify include:
- knowledgeable researchers.
- Think tank members.
- Policy experts discussing issues pertaining to Turkey.
- early-career academics having a track record of conducting research, such as PhD candidates who have significantly advanced their studies with an emphasis on Turkey.
Benefits:
- Monthly Grant: Depending on their credentials and expertise, fellows will earn a monthly stipend that might range from €2,800 to €3,000. The purpose of this is to pay for living expenses while the fellowship is in Berlin.
- Travel stipend: At the start and finish of the fellowship, a travel stipend is given to cover the expense of round-trip transportation to and from Germany.
- Funding for research travels: Fellows who have planned research travels inside or outside of Germany that are pertinent to their fellowship topic may be eligible for additional funding.
- Research Budget: To guarantee fellows can complete their projects successfully, a separate budget is allocated for costs associated with research (such as materials, attendance at conferences, or fieldwork).
- Child stipend: During their time in Germany, fellows who are traveling with children may be eligible for a child stipend, which provides extra financial assistance.
Deadline: 15th May 2025
