Job title: Charlemagne Prize Fellowship 2025/26
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Job description: We are seeking junior researchers and policy experts under the age of 35 who would like to conduct an independent research project on how to future-proof Europe.The Charlemagne Prize Fellowship is a one-year, non-residential programme sponsored by the Charlemagne Prize Academy. Each Fellowship carries a stipend of €20,000 per research project.We are looking for innovative research ideas and creative approaches to Europe’s challenges of tomorrow!TasksAbout the Programme:As a contribution to European integration and to promote knowledge exchange within the ‘Generation Europe’, the Academy aims to identify future challenges and, by awarding annual research fellowships, to develop solutions at an early stage. Innovative approaches are to be linked with decision-making as well as promoted through a financial grant of €20,000. In accordance with the objectives of the Charlemagne Prize, the programme aims to promote unity in Europe, mutual understanding between peoples and the rooting of the European idea in all areas of society.Annual Focus Topic: Shield or Share: How to Navigate Europe in Times of Division?Europe is confronting a historic juncture, marked by shifting geopolitical alliances, economic volatility, resource scarcity, and urgent demands for digital sovereignty and sustainability. We invite bold, cross-disciplinary research proposals that investigate how Europe can strategically “shield” its foundational interests while responsibly “sharing” values, alliances, resources, and objectives in times of combined pressure.The following points are intended to inspire and stimulate research projects that we would be delighted to support with a research grant in the upcoming academic year:
The Fellowship programme is open to all research projects and disciplines that offer concrete, innovative, and feasible approaches to address the complex and interdisciplinary challenges in a European context. We highly encourage young scholars of all fields, young professionals, or employees of scientific, political, or public institutions to hand in their research proposals for the research year 2025/26 by August 17.Application and Selection Process:The Fellowship programme is open to all projects and disciplines that offer concrete, innovative, and feasible approaches to address the annual focus topic.You will need to upload the following documents [in English]:
After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation e-mail.All applications are then checked for completeness and fulfilment of all application criteria before they will be analysed by our high-level and diverse selection committee. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to short (approx. 10-15 minutes) online interviews. The final decision will be made by the Foundation Board in October. Subsequently, all applicants will be informed about the final decision.If selected, the grant agreement and mentoring contract will be drawn up and signed before the official stipend award ceremony will take place in autumn.Requirements
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Application deadline: 17 August 2025We only accept applications that are handed in via our online application portal!We look forward to receiving your application!Stiftung Internationaler Karlspreis zu Aachen – Charlemagne Prize AcademyDie Charlemagne Prize Academy ist die jüngste Initiative der Stiftung Internationaler Karlspreis zu Aachen und fördert Forschungsprojekte zur Zukunft Europas.
Expected salary: €20000 per year
Location: Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Job date: Fri, 18 Jul 2025 22:51:01 GMT
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