Applications are now open for the 2026 Max Planck Fellowship at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics ( Albert Einstein Institute ) in Germany. This fully funded fellowship allows you to spend up to two years at the Institute's branches in Potsdam and Hanover. The program aims to attract outstanding international postdoctoral researchers in the field of gravitational physics to Germany. The Institute offers ample opportunities for early-career scientists. This program is open to applicants from all countries . Fellows will contribute to the Institute's pioneering research. Applications are free of charge, and fellows will receive a stipend to cover living expenses. For more details, please see below.

Details about the Max Planck Fellowship 2026 in Germany

• Host country : Germany
• Location : Max Planck Institute Albert Einstein
• Duration : Two years
• Advantages : Fully funded
• Deadline: November 25, 2025

Financial advantages

The program covers:

• Three different scholarships based on research record and achievements:
  • 2500 euros
  • 3000 euros
  • 3600 euros
• Travel costs.
• Cost of supporting the extra baggage allowance.

Eligibility criteria

• The program accepts applications from all foreign postdoctoral scientists regardless of their nationality.
• The grant is specifically for researchers who have completed a PhD.
• Fellows must stay for up to two years at the institute (Potsdam and/or Hanover).

Required documents

• cover letter
• the biography
• List of publications
• Statement of past, present and future research interests.

How to apply for the Max Planck scholarship in Germany in 2026?

Candidates can apply online through the Max Planck website. The official website link is below.