Are Bonn SDG Fellowships open now?
No. The University of Bonn’s current programme page states that there is no open call.
How much funding is available?
The university publishes a €3,000 monthly stipend, a country-based travel allowance and up to €500 per month for research costs. Family supplements may also be available.
Who can be invited?
The fellowship is for postdoctoral researchers with foreign nationality, particularly researchers connected to Africa, Latin America and South or Southeast Asia, working on SDG-related topics.
Can I apply without a Bonn professor?
No. A full-time University of Bonn professor must apply jointly with the Fellow. The university explicitly says it does not arrange professor matches for interested researchers.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
The University of Bonn publishes €3,000 per month, a country-based travel allowance, research support of up to €500 per month, and possible family supplements.
Other verified benefits
Travel-cost lump sum based on country of origin; up to €300 per month for an accompanying spouse and up to €250 per month per child.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
The scheme is a visiting-research fellowship rather than a degree scholarship. Exact personal costs beyond the stipend and listed supplements are not guaranteed.
Who is eligible to apply?
Postdoctoral researchers with foreign nationality can be invited by a full-time University of Bonn professor for joint research and teaching connected to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The application must be submitted jointly by a University of Bonn professor and the invited Fellow. The university does not match prospective applicants with professors.
Eligible countries
International postdoctoral researchers, with preference for researchers based in Africa, Latin America, and South or Southeast Asia.
Language requirements
Research and teaching language requirements depend on the proposed collaboration.
Which documents should you prepare?
- CV or résumé
- Research proposal
What should you do next?
- Identify an existing research connection with a University of Bonn professor.
- Develop an SDG-related research and teaching plan together.
- Wait for the next official call.
- Have the Bonn professor and Fellow submit the joint application with the project description, CV and financial plan.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Bonn SDG Fellowship stipend?
The University of Bonn currently publishes a stipend of €3,000 per month. The scheme also includes a travel-cost lump sum based on country of origin and research-cost support of up to €500 per month, with possible supplements for an accompanying spouse and children.
Can Pakistani researchers apply for Bonn SDG Fellowships?
Potentially, yes. The programme prefers postdoctoral researchers connected to Africa, Latin America and South or Southeast Asia. A Pakistani researcher would still need a suitable University of Bonn professor to submit the application jointly and must meet the SDG research requirements.