Call for Applications – Freiburg Rising Stars Academy

We are delighted to share the call for applications for the Freiburg Rising Stars Academy 2025–26, hosted by the University of Freiburg, Germany. This prestigious programme brings together outstanding PhD candidates, postdocs, and early career researchers from around the world for collaborative research and international exchange.

What the Academy Offers:

· Interdisciplinary exchange with an international peer group

· Mentorship by leading researchers in diverse fields

· Collaboration with Clusters of Excellence and top institutions

· Opportunities for joint publications and funding proposals

· Fully funded participation in the Freiburg Rising Stars Conference Week (March 16–20, 2026)

· A chance for up to €5,000 in mobility grants for extended research stays in Freiburg

Who Can Apply: Talented early career researchers in disciplines such as Biology, Chemistry, Neuroscience, Materials Science, Informatics, Engineering, Medicine, Psychology, Forestry, Cultural Anthropology, Sinology and more.

Application Deadline EXTENDED: July 30, 2025 📍 Learn more and apply: https://uni-freiburg.de/frsa/application

We kindly ask you to share this opportunity within your networks and with promising candidates from your institution. For any inquiries, please contact: risingstars@mail.uni-freiburg.de