Academic Accelerator Fellowship

The Academic Accelerator Fellowship is designed for doctoral researchers from regions and communities underrepresented in academia. Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD program at an institution outside of Germany for the full duration of the fellowship. The program is primarily directed at researchers in the second or third year of their PhD studies. Their PhD projects must be relevant to the SCRIPTS research agenda. You can access the research agenda here: https://www.scripts-berlin.eu/publications/working-paper-series/Working-Paper-60-2025/SCRIPTS_Working_Paper_60_WEB.pdf

What the Fellowship Offers: Accelerator Fellows will be integrated into the Berlin Graduate School for Global and Transregional Studies (BGTS), where training and academic activities take place. The fellowship aims to strengthen theoretical and methodological skills and includes:

A formal mentoring arrangement
A tailored course program
Opportunities for professional development, intercultural learning, and networking
Participation in biweekly colloquia and fellowship-related events
A monthly stipend of €1,800 for up to 12 months. In addition, recipients may be eligible for child allowances.

Fellows are expected to contribute to the academic life and research activities of SCRIPTS.

How to Apply for the 2026 cohort:

Please consult the current Call for Applications (Deadline February 28, 2026)

For further questions and support reach out: irc@scripts-berlin.eu