TUM Global Postdoc Fellowship

The TUM Global Postdoc Fellowship is a funding opportunity for external postdoctoral scientists who are currently residing abroad and would like to start their research at TUM. For 24 months, we will support fellows to diversify their research profile at a TUM department and to initiate new research projects together with TUM scientists.

The call is open to researchers who have completed their doctorate a maximum of three years ago or who will complete their doctorate within the next 12 months. Researchers must reside outside of Germany at the time of submission.

In each call, there are two phases. In Phase I, you do not require to submit a letter of support from a TUM host. However, you must identify a TUM host, who will support your application, during Phase II of the submission process. See below for further information on these two phases.

The TUM Global Postdoc Fellowship is open to all topics. Researchers are invited to apply with a project that matches the research of the chair/institute/lab of the respective host who supports the application.

Call for Applications for the TUM Global Postdoc Fellowship 2026

The TUM Global Postdoc Fellowship 2026 offers international young scientists the opportunity to conduct research with a host at TUM for up to 2 years within the framework of the fellowship.

Call 6 is now open.

Submit your application via our designated application portal . 

The deadline for submission of application is September 30, 2026 (23:59 CET). 

For guidance of your applications, please review the FAQ.