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Who Should Apply

Candidates who excel beyond boundaries

The ideal applicant for a Branco Weiss Fellowship leverages the freedom offered by the fellowship to design a surprisingly novel and scientifically rigorous research project. The fellowship addresses junior researchers with a record of outstanding scientific achievement and a passion for venturing into new territory (see: Mission).

To give you an impression of what kind of qualifications a typical Branco Weiss Fellow should have, please check the current fellow profiles, as well as selected alumni portraits.

Before applying or contacting us, please read the information on this website carefully.

The registration portal for the 2024 fellowship intake is now open for the January 15, 2024 deadline.

To avoid server-overload, please submit your application at least 1 to 2 days before the deadline.