PLEASE NOTE: Some funding programmes and partial grants, such as those for research trips, will be suspended in the 2026/27 funding year. We will provide information as soon as possible as soon as there are any updates or further calls for applications.
UTOPIAN THINKING Encouraged!
The Gerda Henkel Foundation is funding 50 research projects on visions of the future and possibilities for shaping it in its »Prospect Utopia« program, with up to €50,000 each for researchers in the post-doctoral phase.
“We want to encourage people to contrast descriptions and analyses of a present that is often perceived as dystopian with reflections on future possibilities and potential,” – says Dr. Mathias Winde from the Gerda Henkel Foundation.
Researchers from all disciplines are invited to develop utopian ideas, work in an interdisciplinary manner, and also use alternative forms of presentation. Application deadline for stage 1: April 15, 2026
https://www.gerda-henkel-stiftung.de/en/prospect_utopia
For Women in Science 2026
Every year, this program supports four early-career female scientists working in Germany with prize money totaling €25,000. In Germany, the partners are the German UNESCO Commission, L'Oréal Germany, and the German Humboldt Network. The program seeks outstanding female scientists in the natural sciences or STEM subjects: post-docs, junior professors or other academic positions without a tenure in the four+two years following their first doctorate.
The key selection criterion is the scientific excellence of the applicants. Special commitment to the “third mission” is taken into account in the assessment of research excellence.
Application deadline: February 21, 2026
> further information on the criteria and the program
Körber Stiftung German Thesis Award 2026
The competition is open to early-career researchers from all disciplines who have submitted an exceptional dissertation with significant social relevance in 2025. It features three main prizes of €25,000 each, making it one of the most prestigious awards for early-career researchers in Germany. This prize encourages early-career researchers to emphasize the social impact of their work and to engage in public discussions on the topic.
Apply until 1st of March.
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA PF) are for researchers holding a PhD who wish to: conduct their own research project abroad; acquire new skills; and develop their careers; under the supervision of a more experienced researcher. Candidates have to choose between two types of MSCA PFs: European fellowships, and Global Fellowships.
Application deadline at the Université Lumière Lyon 2 - 24 July 2026
Contact & questions: dred.projets[at]univ-lyon2.fr
DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Further funding opportunities are offered by foundations, such as the 13 so-called Begabtenförderungswerke (scholarship organisations for the gifted) – 30% of applicants are successful in obtaining doctoral scholarships, and 3,900 doctoral candidates are currently supported by the Begabtenförderungswerke. It is best to apply as early as possible in the doctoral process. Application procedures and deadlines vary depending on the foundation:https://stipendiumplus.de/
The section presents news from the Pro.Doc Doctoral Council and provides insights into the doctoral experience at our university.
Bauhaus Colloquium for Emerging Researchers | Only 27 Slots Available!
Methods + Interdisciplinary Research Work | 5.-6. März 26, Weimar
The conference is open to scholars from all disciplines—whether you plan to present your work or simply wish to join the discussions.
Participation is free of charge.
Please note that there are now only a few free places left. These will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
To secure your participation. please register using this form.
We look forward to welcoming you to Weimar and engaging in stimulating conversations on methodological approaches across disciplines.
Exchange among PhDCandidates
Are you a doctoral candidate looking to exchange with others? Would you like to gain insights into the Pro.Doc programme or simply talk about everyday life as a doctoral candidate? If so, we invite you to our open lunch meeting, our next PhD@Lunch event:
23 February: Mensa am Park
Time: Every last Monday of the month, 12–1 pm
How can you find us? Look for the balloons – they mark our table.
This meeting offers an opportunity to discuss experiences, challenges and questions related to doctoral research It's a chance to network in a relaxed and equal environment. We look forward to seeing you there!
TURN Conference 2026: Call for Participation
With a focus on the theme of »Experiential Turn – Erfahrungsräume für zukunftsfähiges Lernen« (experiential turn – experiential spaces for future-proof learning), the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar is inviting you to this year’s TURN Conference: On 24 and 25 September, everything will be evolving around »Experiential Learning«.
University lecturers, students, staff from the fields of didactics and teaching support, university management, as well as partners from the community and industry are invited to attend.
Joint submissions are especially encouraged: This includes submissions from lecturers and students from different disciplines, or internal and external partners share their experiences together.
Information on the submission process, formats, and selection criteria: http://www.turn-conference.org/call
Those interested can submit contributions until 28 February 2026.
Digital Discussion Sessions: »From Process to Aesthetic: Mediating Modernity across Cinema and Print« | 23-24.04.2026
How did modernist design ideal spread beyond Europe? And what did they come to mean in South Asian media cultures? This question forms the foundation of the »From Process to Aesthetic: Recontextualizing Modernism in South Asia through Cinema, Print, and Object-Oriented Ontology« (2025–26) research project. Funded by the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar’s research workshop initiative, the project focusses on architecture, media, and material aesthetics and consistently examines modernism from a postcolonial perspective.
Sneha Singh and Pappal Suneja, doctoral candidates in the Professorship of Media Philosophy and the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, respectively, are leading the project.
»From Process to Aesthetic: Mediating Modernity across Cinema and Print«
Online expert panel: 23 to 24 April 2026, from 11 am to 1 pm each day.
If you would like to participate, please register in advance: sneha.singh[at]uni-weimar.de