Navigating a Transforming World Order: Fellowships on Security and Technology
Forecasted
This Volkswagen Foundation fellowship funds postdoctoral research on the intersection of security and technology, emphasizing European collaboration and practical policy impact.
Funder: Volkswagen Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to €450,000 per fellowship for 3 years (24 months research + 12 months practice module)
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research on security and technology with a European perspective and cross-sectoral collaboration.
Key Information: For early career postdocs (≤5 years after PhD); must involve German research institutions.
Description
This fellowship program, offered by the Volkswagen Foundation, is designed to foster a holistic understanding of the rapidly changing global security landscape. It supports innovative postdoctoral research at the intersection of security and technology, emphasizing a European perspective and cross-sectoral collaboration. The initiative aims to cultivate the next generation of security experts, equipping fellows to generate evidence-based solutions and effective policy advice for an evolving world order. Fellows are expected to bridge science, policy, and practice, and to participate in coordinated activities with European partners and think tanks.
