The Georg Arnhold Senior Fellowship 2027, hosted by the Leibniz Institute for Educational Media (Georg Eckert Institute), is a prestigious fully funded opportunity for scholars engaged in peace education. The fellowship lasts for six months and provides a monthly stipend, travel expenses, and support for publication work.
- 🎓 Fellowship Focus: Education for sustainable peace, emphasizing educational media and curricula for secondary schools in post-conflict or transitional societies.
- 🌍 Objectives: Bridge theory and practice, foster international scholarly exchange, and translate research into practical recommendations for conflict resolution and civil-society capacity-building.
- 📚 Expected Output: Policy papers, educational materials, research papers, or a larger publication.
- 🏛️ Fellowship Details: Six-month research stay at GEI, Brunswick, Germany; monthly stipend of 3,300 EUR; return economy airfare; administrative and publication support.
- ✅ Eligibility: Scholars or practitioners in humanities, political/social sciences, education, or law; minimum five years’ professional experience in peace education; exceptional impact in the field; excellent English proficiency.
- 📝 Fellow Obligations: Conduct research/project work; contribute to conference design; present at GEI colloquium; participate in institute’s daily life; publish project outcomes within a year; arrange passport, visa, and health insurance.
Designation
Fellowship Title: Georg Arnhold Senior Fellowship
Research Area
Field: Peace Education, including Humanities, Political and Social Sciences, Education Sciences, and Law.
Location
Country: Germany
Institute: Leibniz Institute for Educational Media | Georg Eckert Institute
City: Brunswick, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification
- Academic or professional background in humanities, political and social sciences, education sciences, or law.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in peace education.
- Proven record of creating a positive impact through research.
- Experience in journalism, government, or NGO management is also eligible.
- Proficiency in English.
Job Description
Fellows will engage in research or practice-related projects aimed at promoting sustainable peace education. They will collaborate with other scholars in the GEI network and are expected to produce policy papers, research papers, educational materials, or larger publications upon completion.
How to Apply
- Fill out the online application form.
- Provide personal information and contact details.
- Indicate your institutional affiliation.
- Write a short biographical outline and list your main areas of research.
- Provide a list of your publications.
- Detail your project, including title, summary, objectives, and methodology.
- Explain your motivation for applying for the fellowship.
- Mention ‘Scholarships Corner’ where prompted.
- Submit the application.
Last Date to Apply
Deadline: 14 November 2025
This fellowship represents an excellent opportunity for exceptional scholars to broaden their research and impact in the field of education for sustainable peace.
