Applications are being accepted for the Distinguished Research Fellowship Program 2026 by the Faculty of Business and Economics at TU Dresden University of Technology in Germany. This esteemed program aims to foster global cooperation and creativity among top academics in the domains of economics, business administration, and business information systems.
Established in 2021, the program grants up to three fellowships to exceptional researchers from throughout the world each year. Selected fellows can mentor PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, work with TU Dresden’s esteemed faculty, and participate in innovative academic initiatives.
Known for its multidisciplinary academic brilliance, Technische Universität Dresden (TU Dresden) is one of Germany’s biggest and most vibrant research universities.With 18 faculties spread across five schools, the university combines engineering, the natural sciences, the humanities, and the social sciences. It is situated in Dresden, the capital of Saxony. The esteemed designation of University of Excellence, which is only given to Germany’s best research universities, was bestowed upon TU Dresden in 2019.
A rare chance for distinguished international scholars to conduct ground-breaking research, promote academic interchange, and broaden their worldwide research networks is provided by the TU Dresden Distinguished Research Fellowship 2026. TU Dresden offers a dynamic academic climate, robust financial support, and institutional backing, making it the perfect place for high-impact collaborative business and economics research.
Host Country: Germany
University: Technische Universität Dresden
Opportunity Type: Fellowship
Subject: Business, Economics, Business Administration, Business Information Systems
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
Eligibility Level: Open to international scholars holding positions at the professor, associate professor, or outstanding assistant professor level.
Research Focus: Applicants must specialize in one of the following disciplines:
- Business Information Systems
- Business Administration
- Economics
Institutional Affiliation: Candidates must be employed at a university or research institution located outside Germany.
Collaboration History: Applicants must not have collaborated (e.g., through joint projects, publications, or academic exchanges) with the Faculty of Business and Economics at TU Dresden within the past five years.
Host Requirement: Each proposed project must include a TU Dresden host — a professor or postdoctoral researcher from the Faculty of Business and Economics — to ensure active and meaningful research collaboration.
Benefits:
Funding Support: Receive up to €10,000 to cover travel, accommodation, and project-related expenses.
Collaborative Research: Engage in joint research projects with faculty members from TU Dresden’s Faculty of Business and Economics.
Access to Resources: Utilize university facilities, laboratories, and research centers to support academic work.
Mentorship Opportunities: Contribute to academic development by mentoring PhD students and postdoctoral researchers within the faculty.
Networking and Visibility: Gain academic recognition and expand professional networks through research seminars, talks, and institutional events.
Deadline: 15 December 2025
