Stiftung Deutsch-Amerikanische Wissenschaftsbeziehungen supports high-quality research on transatlantic relations and the international, foreign, and security policy cooperation of Western states, with a clear emphasis on early-career scholars. Its giving is especially academic in nature, funding PhD and postdoctoral fellowships, project grants, and conference participation tied to transatlantic themes. The portfolio suggests a strong preference for Germany–U.S. scholarship and for projects that engage international relations theory, security studies, and the broader political and societal dimensions of transatlantic exchange.
Competitive, program-based grants and fellowships; multiple annual or rolling calls, with some fixed deadlines (e.g., annual postdoc deadline on 28 February). Typical support ranges from project grants up to about €20,000, plus multi-year doctoral fellowships, conference travel support, and one-year postdoctoral fellowships. No unsolicited proposals for at least some programs; applicants usually respond to specific calls.
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Monitor the foundation’s individual calls rather than expecting a general open application process, since deadlines vary by program and some opportunities are invite-only or call-based. Strong applications will clearly connect the research to transatlantic relations, international politics, or security cooperation, and early-career scholars should pay close attention to fellowship-specific eligibility and annual deadlines (especially the 28 February postdoc deadline).
Current and upcoming funding from Stiftung Deutsch-Amerikanische Wissenschaftsbeziehungen that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Herausragende Post-Doc-Forscherinnen und -Forscher mit thematischem Bezug; Bewerbungen gemäß Ausschreibung des Forschungskollegs einzureichen.
Deadline: Jährliche Frist: 28. Februar (jeweils einzureichen).
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