Opus Magnum Scholarship (Volkswagen Foundation)

The Opus Magnum Scholarship is a partially funded postdoctoral scholarship in the humanities, cultural studies or social sciences. It provides funding for a substitute professorship and related research costs for a project developed by a professor holding a permanent position at a German university. The award covers up to 195,000 EUR to the applicant and up to 5,000 EUR per semester for additional non-personnel expenses, with a total potential funding of up to 220,000 EUR; the grant term can cover leave from 6 to 18 months.

Substitute professorship for 6 to 18 months; additional non-personnel funding up to 5,000 EUR per semester; up to 195,000 EUR for the applicant

Applicants must hold a permanent professorship at a German university.

Consult the official Volkswagen Foundation Opus Magnum page for details.