Deutsches Museum Scholarship 2026 in Germany (Fully Funded)

The Deutsches Museum in Munich, Germany, offers the Scholar-in-Residence Fellowship Program for international researchers. Each year, the museum awards 6–12 month fellowships to scholars working on projects that connect science, technology, and culture. Fellows are given access to the museum’s extensive collections, archives, and libraries to support their research. The program aims to foster innovative studies and interdisciplinary exchange, making the museum a hub for global academic collaboration.

Eligibility

• All nationalities are welcome to apply
• Open to researchers at all levels, as long as you hold at least a Master’s degree (BA is insufficient)
  • This includes pre-doctoral and post-doctoral scholars
• Good English and Passive German language skills required to access library and archive materials

Program Dates/Location

• Application Deadline (for 2026 placements): October 15, 2025
• Fellowship Duration: Scholarships run for 6 to 12 months, and must be completed within the same calendar year
• Location: Munich, Germany, at the Deutsches Museum’s Research Institute and archives

Program Benefits

• Monthly Stipends:
  • Pre-doctoral: €1,800/month
  • Post-doctoral: €2,700/month
• Workplace included with desktop computer (and telephone in some cases), plus possible subsidized housing at the museum complex, if available

Required Documents

• Completed application form (PDF or RTF)
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Project description (3–5 pages)
• Two confidential reference letters, to be sent directly by referees

Application Process

• Send all required documents as a single PDF file by email to:
  • Email: scholar-in-residence@deutsches-museum.de

For more information regarding the fellowship, please visit the official website: Deutsches Museum Scholar-in-Residence Fellowship