Four Research Scholarships for 2026
Once a year, the One Health Platform awards four scholarships to young international researchers. The research scholarships are intended to facilitate the exchange of scientific techniques and methods, as well as more intensive knowledge transfer and the strengthening of international relations. The focus is on international networking and interdisciplinary exchange in line with the One Health concept.
The scholarships aim to help young researchers establish initial contacts with German institutions/institutes/universities. Applicants should preferably not have worked for the institute before. The scholarship is not intended for stays that could be financed by other means.
The application should clearly demonstrate the relevance of the research work to the One Health approach.
Due to limited funds, the award is restricted to four scholarships per year. We therefore kindly request that you refrain from making further enquiries. The applicant did not receive a grant in the preceding year.
Grantees agree to submit a short report at the end of their stay.
Period:
- up to 4 months
- The scholarship holder agrees the period with the host institution.
- The period may also extend into 2027, but by no more than 1 month (until January 2027).
Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on the scientific quality of the abstract, how relevant the research is to the One Health approach, to what extent is the research work compatible with the research spectrum of the host institution and what contribution the applicant could make to the International One Health Symposium 2026.
Target groups
Postdocs and PhD - We want to give a chance for postdocs at the beginning of their research work.
The PhD should have a maximum of 5 years research experience since completing the PhD.
Parental leave is creditable, i.e. it is added to the period of research work.
Requirements
Applicants must be working at a recognized scientific institution outside Germany.
The research focus must be in the field of One Health.
Letter of Support
It is essential for your application to submit a “letter of support” from a German research institution. To help you make targeted enquiries, you will find contact details XXXX here XXXX for German institutions willing to accept research fellows. If you wish to contact an institution in Germany that is not included in this list, we kindly ask you to only write to institutions that are specifically suitable.
Finances
The following costs are covered by the scholarship. Only costs incurred after confirmation of the scholarship can be covered.
- Costs for round-trip flight: Flights will be booked after confirmation by the funding agency.
- Visa costs
- Fixed monthly remuneration PhD student: €1,500 per month; postdoc: €2,350 per month. This is intended to finance accommodation and living expenses in Germany.
- Participation fee and hotel costs for the International One Health Symposium 5 -7 October 2026
The supervising institute can assist with finding accommodation.
Information regarding scholarship recipients
The four selected candidates will be notified end of March 2026.
