Käte Hamburger Kolleg: Cultures of Research (c:o/re) Fellowships 2026/2027
Institution: Käte Hamburger Kolleg: Cultures of Research (c:o/re), RWTH Aachen University
Deadline: December 31, 2025
Location: Aachen, Germany
The Käte Hamburger Kolleg: Cultures of Research (c:o/re) offers fellowships for postdoctoral to senior researchers in the humanities, social sciences, natural, life, and technical sciences. The 2026/2027 research theme is “varieties of science,” exploring different cultural-institutional contexts of research, methodological approaches, and systemic aspects of knowledge production across countries.
Fellowship Details
- Duration: 6–12 months, starting October 2026.
- Full grant commensurate with experience; monthly stipend if no other income.
- Working space in fully-equipped offices at RWTH Aachen University.
- Logistical support and access to interdisciplinary research labs.
- Residency in Aachen required; assistance in finding accommodation provided.
- Participation in weekly center events mandatory.
- Option to cover teaching replacement costs at home institution.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to postdoctoral researchers (PhD completed by application) and senior researchers.
- Distinguished track record in thematic areas relevant to c:o/re.
- Interdisciplinary outlook advantageous.


