Hosted by University of Freiburg, Germany

This prestigious programme brings together outstanding PhD candidates, postdocs, and early career researchers from around the world for collaborative research and international exchange.

What the Academy offers

  • Interdisciplinary exchange with an international peer group
  • Mentorship by leading researchers in diverse fields
  • Collaboration with Clusters of Excellence and top institutions
  • Opportunities for joint publications and funding proposals
  • Fully funded participation in the Freiburg Rising Stars Conference Week (March 16-20, 2026)
  • A chance for up to 5,000 euro in mobility grants for extended research stays in Freiburg

Who Can Apply
Talented early career researchers in disciplines such as Biology, Chemistry, Neuroscience, Materials Science, Informatics, Engineering, Medicine, Psychology, Forestry, Cultural Anthropology, Sinology and more.

Application deadline (extended): July 30, 2025

Information& application: https://uni-freiburg.de/frsa/application

Contact: risingstars(at)mail.uni-freiburg.de

22.07.2025