We will grant the fellowships in two separate calls (March / September). The first call (Call 4.1) is closed. The second call (Call 4.2) will open on September 30, 2024.

The deadline for submission of application is September 30, 2024 (23:59 CEST). 

Submit your application via our designated application portal.

Why the Technical University of Munich?

• Committed to excellence in research and teaching, interdisciplinary education and the active promotion of promising young scientists
• Forges strong links with companies and scientific institutions across the world and international collaborations
• One of the first universities in Germany to be named a University of Excellence and regularly ranks among the best European universities in international rankings
• Combines top-class facilities for cutting-edge research with unique learning opportunities for students, doctoral candidates and in particular early-career researchers.

Eligibility criteria

• The call is open to all researchers who have completed their doctorate a maximum of three years ago or who will complete their doctorate within the next 12 months. Researchers must reside outside of Germany at the time of submission.
• In each call, there are two phases. In Phase I, you do not require an invitation by a TUM host. However, you must identify a TUM host, who will support your application, during Phase II of the submission process. We will assist you in the process and help you find your TUM host in Phase II!

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For further questions, feel free to contact us at postdoc@tum.de.