Volkswagen Foundation
Navigating a Transforming World Order: Fellowships on Security and Technology
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Volkswagen Foundation offers postdoctoral fellowships for early-career researchers investigating the nexus of security and technology through a distinctly European lens. The programme is open to all disciplines and applicants must be based in Germany. This is a single-investigator award with no consortium requirement.
Details
| Funder | Volkswagen Foundation |
| Consortium | No |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | DE |
Eligibility & scope
Postdoctoral fellowships for young researchers working on the nexus of security and technology with a distinct European perspective. Open to all disciplines.
Who Should Apply
- •Postdoctoral researchers early in their independent career
- •Scholars based at German institutions
- •Interdisciplinary projects bridging security studies, technology policy, and European affairs
- •Researchers from any discipline with a clear security-technology focus
Key Dates
- •First listed on Grantsby 22 March 2026 (verify exact deadline on Volkswagen Foundation site)
- •Single-investigator award, no consortium required
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Emphasise the European angle explicitly, the funder is seeking a distinctly European, not US-centric, perspective on security and technology.
- ✓Interdisciplinary framing works well; draw clear links between your discipline and security-technology questions rather than treating them as separate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Volkswagen Foundation security and technology fellowships?
Postdoctoral researchers early in their career, based at a German institution, working on security and technology with a European perspective.
Is this a consortium grant or single-investigator?
Single-investigator fellowships; no consortium partners are required.
What disciplines can apply to this Volkswagen Foundation fellowship?
All disciplines are eligible, provided the project addresses the nexus of security and technology.
Summary generated by AI based on published grant information. Always verify details on the funder's website.
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