Lichtenberg Professorships

Deadline for applications: November 1 of each year

With its Lichtenberg Professorships the Foundation promotes outstanding scholars and scientists in innovative fields of education and research. In this way it contributes to enhancing the profile of the best among the German universities – in the interest of Germany as a science location.

The offer is primarily directed at outstanding young academics with two to three years of experience in research who have attracted attention through their work in an innovative field and who would now like to advance their field further with a Lichtenberg Professorship.

The offer is also open to scholars who obtained their PhD several years ago and who meet even higher demands regarding their personal qualifications and the focus of research in the framework of the professorship; applicants wishing to return from abroad are especially welcome. You will find details regarding this offer and information about how to file an application in the respective Information for Applicants.