PICAIS (Passau International Centre for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies) announces a special call for proposals for the Humboldt - PICAIS Research Fellowship within the framework of the "Global Minds Initiative Germany" of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. This call is addressed to outstanding international researchers who wish to apply for a Humboldt Research Fellowship and consider the University of Passau as a host institution.
As part of the selection process, PICAIS provides targeted support to selected applicants in finding a suitable host at the University of Passau and in preparing their application to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. Successful applicants will not only become Humboldt Fellows but also members of the international, interdisciplinary, and collaborative research community at PICAIS.
The call is open to researchers from all disciplines whose projects complement the profile and strategic research priorities of the University of Passau.
The application deadline is 10 March 2026.
All information on eligibility criteria, the selection process, and application documents can be found in the call announcement.