Wissenschaftliche Kollegs

The Wissenschaftlichen Kollegs are an intensive, cohort-based program line of the Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes that offers multi-phase residential research collegia. Each Kolleg brings together working groups over several one-week work phases (typically across two years) with intensive supervision by distinguished scholars, opportunities for long-term exchange, and collaborative outputs such as articles or edited volumes. Three subject-specific collegia cover humanities, natural & engineering sciences, and life sciences; an additional China-Kolleg complements these offerings. The collegia include academic sessions, an evening programme and excursions, and conclude with group outputs or projects.

Dedicated time and space for independent research, long-term academic exchange, intensive supervision by distinguished scholars, networking with peers and faculty, participation in multi-day work phases with evening programme and excursions, potential joint publications or projects.

Primarily advanced scholars and future researchers who are supported by the Studienstiftung; the faculty-specific collegia are also open to scholarship holders of the Swiss Studienstiftung, the Austrian Studienstiftung, the Max Weber-Programm Bayern and in some cases other talent support organisations.

Selection and application follow the Studienstiftung's application and selection procedures for its programmes.