Your Research. Our City.
A Perfect Match.
Berlin is a global hub for groundbreaking science. With the support of the Einstein Foundation, outstanding scholars find the freedom and resources they need to thrive. Because we believe that great ideas deserve a great place to grow.
Choose Your Grant
For Early Career Researchers
Designed for outstanding scientists who have recently completed their doctorate. This grant offers the freedom to pursue an independent research project at a Berlin university.
The Einstein Postdoctoral Grant enables outstanding postdocs at different career stages (R2 to R3) to conduct independent research or to receive support during the final steps toward a professorship appointment.
To be eligible, candidates must have completed their doctoral degree at least four years prior to submitting their application. The funding period generally lasts up to four years.
For Distinguished Researchers
The program gives top-level international scientists the opportunity to establish a research group at a Berlin institution — fostering lasting collaborations and shaping the local research landscape.
In contrast to typical visiting fellows who stay at an institution for one term, the goal of the Einstein Visiting Fellowship is to integrate researchers into Berlin’s science community on a sustainable basis.
The program thus enables the Berlin universities and Charité – Universitätsmedizin to establish long term
collaborations with the Einstein Visiting Fellow’s home institution.
The funding period lasts up to four years and has a volume of up to €750,000.
Apply Together
Once a host has agreed to support your project, the application is submitted jointly to the Einstein Foundation Berlin. Your host institution will guide you through the final steps.
Apply Together
Once a host has agreed to support your project, the application is submitted jointly to the Einstein Foundation. Your host institution will guide you through the final steps.
The Berlin Advantage
Where science thrives.
Berlin’s real strength is its spirit of collaboration. Through the Berlin University Alliance (BUA), you’re connected with labs, researchers, and resources across all partner institutions—breaking down silos and opening up new opportunities for exploration and exchange.
From the Staatsbibliothek, one of the world's largest academic libraries, to the immense power of the HLRN supercomputing alliance, your research is supported by premier facilities.
Berlin is a city where great ideas meet great quality of life—with excellent infrastructure, international schools, and room to grow.
Berlin by the Numbers
4
Institutions of Excellence
1
University of the Arts uniting all disciplines
70
+
Non-university research institutions
200
K
Students & Researchers
25
+
Scientific libraries and archives
20
+
Research museums and collections
*Source: Berlin Partner for Business and Technology, University Statistics.
Find Your Host in Berlin
Explore Berlin’s leading universities and research clusters. A strong partnership forms the foundation of your application. Click on a logo to learn more.
Apply Together
Once a host has agreed to support your project, the application is submitted jointly to the Einstein Foundation. Your host institution will guide you through the final steps.
Your Questions, Answered
Practical information for your move to Berlin's research landscape.
We may be named after Albert Einstein, but we are open to all academic disciplines — from the natural sciences and the humanities to engineering, from the life sciences to cultural studies.
We may be named after Albert Einstein, but we are open to all academic disciplines — from the natural sciences and the humanities to engineering, from the life sciences to cultural studies.
We may be named after Albert Einstein, but we are open to all academic disciplines — from the natural sciences and the humanities to engineering, from the life sciences to cultural studies.
We may be named after Albert Einstein, but we are open to all academic disciplines — from the natural sciences and the humanities to engineering, from the life sciences to cultural studies.
We may be named after Albert Einstein, but we are open to all academic disciplines — from the natural sciences and the humanities to engineering, from the life sciences to cultural studies.
We may be named after Albert Einstein, but we are open to all academic disciplines — from the natural sciences and the humanities to engineering, from the life sciences to cultural studies.
We may be named after Albert Einstein, but we are open to all academic disciplines — from the natural sciences and the humanities to engineering, from the life sciences to cultural studies.
Your Partner
for Excellence
The Einstein Foundation Berlin is an independent, science-led organization.
