Best Fellowship Programs in Europe 2025/26 (Fully Funded)

Explore these prestigious, fully funded fellowship opportunities open to international applicants seeking professional and academic development in Europe.

🌐 Curated by Inspire Opportunities – https://www.inspireopportunities.com


1. Commonwealth Professional Fellowship – United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Host Organisation: Commonwealth Scholarship Commission, UK

Duration: 6 weeks to 3 months (Feb–Mar 2026)

Themes: Health, Science & Technology, Peace & Governance, Crisis Resilience, Inclusion

Benefits: Return airfare, visa fees, monthly stipend (£2,104 or £2,612 in London), arrival allowance, training support

Eligibility: Mid-career professionals (5+ years’ experience) from eligible Commonwealth countries

Deadline: 22 August 2025 at 4 PM BST



2. Einstein Fellowship Program – Germany

Host Organisations: Einstein Forum & Wittenstein Foundation

Duration: 5–6 months (typically summer residencies)

Benefits: Living stipend, accommodation in Einstein summerhouse, travel support

Note: Supports interdisciplinary research outside one’s primary field. Ideal for mid-career scholars.

Official Link: einsteinforum.de


3. NIAS Safe Haven Fellowship – Netherlands

Host Institution: Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study (NIAS), Amsterdam

Duration: 5 months (Sept–Jan or Feb–June)

Eligibility: Scholars, journalists, writers facing repression or conflict in their home country

Benefits: Fully funded (return airfare, accommodation, monthly stipend, office space, library access)

Deadline: Applications open on a rolling basis; 31 December 2025 commonly advertised

Official Link: niasknawnlapply





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