New Horizons Fellowship

The New Horizons Fellowship aims to stimulate research at the University of Tübingen, establish international contacts, and broaden research horizons. The New Horizons Fellowships are advertised twice a year by the College of Fellows throughout the university and to the general public.

Target Group

Leading international researchers with innovative, interdisciplinary, or transdisciplinary approaches
In exceptional cases, German scientists with a predominantly international career or a particular fit
No previous lecturers, visiting scholars, or close cooperation partners of the University of Tübingen

Requirements

Open call for nominations
Nomination by at least five scientists with doctorates from the University of Tübingen (interdisciplinary)
A convincing justification of how the nominated person opens up “new horizons” for research and the university
To be submitted:
- Nomination form
- 1–4-page letter of justification
- CV and list of publications
Send by email to infospam prevention@cof.uni-tuebingen.de (cc to the dean's offices)

Scope of Funding

Fellowship duration: up to 6 months (or several short stays)
Remuneration: in accordance with the rates of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (scholarship or honorarium)
Additional benefits:
- Travel expenses (arrival and return)
- Family and child allowances, if applicable
Lump sum of €5,000 per focus group for material resources (e.g., workshops, assistants, events)
No employment relationship, no insurance – proof of health insurance required

Tender cycle

Every half year

Dealines

Submission deadline: November 30, 2025
Funding decision by: December 19, 2025
Earliest start date for funding: January 1, 2026
End of funding: by December 2026