Distinguished Research Fellowships Program in Germany

  •  Fellowship
  •  December 15th of each year.
  •   Nigeria
  • $$  Up to €10,000

The Faculty of Business and Economics at the Technical University of Dresden is welcoming applicants to apply for the Distinguished Research Fellowships Program 2026. This prestigious fellowship supports internationally recognized scholars in business information systems, business administration, and economics to collaborate with TU Dresden researchers, advance innovative projects, and strengthen global academic networks. Selected Fellows will receive up to €10,000 in funding and are expected to spend at least six weeks in Dresden.

The fellowship is open to internationally renowned scholars at the professor level, including outstanding assistant and associate professors, who are active researchers in business information systems, business administration, or economics. Applicants must be affiliated with a university or research institution outside Germany and should not have collaborated with members of TU Dresden’s Faculty of Business and Economics within the last five years.

Technical University of Dresden (TU Dresden) is one of Germany’s leading research universities, known for its strong focus on innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and international engagement. Located in the vibrant city of Dresden, the university offers a wide range of programs across engineering, natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. As a member of the German Universities of Excellence, TU Dresden is committed to advancing cutting-edge research and fostering global partnerships that address key societal and technological challenges.

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Distinguished Research Fellowships Program in Germany Founded in 2012, The Technical University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large city of Ibadan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Oyo. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the National Universities Commission, Nigeria, The Technical University (Tech-U) is a coeducational higher education institution. The Technical University (Tech-U) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Open to international scholars working at universities or research institutions outside Germany.

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The fellowship will be awarded in the fields of Business Information Systems, Business Administration, and Economics.

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

    • Be active researchers at the professor level (professors, outstanding assistant, or associate professors).

    • Have no recent collaboration (within the last five years) with members of TU Dresden’s Faculty of Business and Economics.

    • Propose a research project involving collaboration with a TU Dresden professor or postdoc.

    • Demonstrate academic excellence through high-impact publications.

    • Be willing to engage in on-site research and dialogue in Dresden.

Offered Benefits

  • Funding of up to €10,000 for research project implementation, travel, lodging, and other related expenses.

  • Opportunity to visit TU Dresden for at least six weeks.

  • Collaboration with leading academics and researchers at the Faculty of Business and Economics.

  • Contribution to global research visibility and professional development.

  • Support for advancing research output and international academic exchange.

Application Process

  • Application Form (including an outline of the proposed research project).

  • Short CV (maximum two pages) summarizing academic positions, research areas, publications, and awards.

Applicants must submit the following documents via email to

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