Georg Arnhold Senior Fellowship 2028 | Call for Applications
Applications are open for the Georg Arnhold Senior Fellowship 2028 in Education for Sustainable Peace. The Leibniz Institute for Educational Media | Georg Eckert Institute (GEI) runs this program. It brings scholars and practitioners together to advance peace education. The fellow completes a research stay in Brunswick, Germany.
Program Snapshot
- Host Organization: Leibniz Institute for Educational Media | Georg Eckert Institute (GEI)
- Funding: €3,300 monthly stipend plus return economy airfare
- Duration: Six months, with a three-month minimum in exceptional cases
- Location: Brunswick, Germany
- Eligibility: PhD scholars or practitioners with five or more years of experience
- Start Date: January 2028 at the earliest
- Application Deadline: November 2, 2026
Focus Areas
- Education for sustainable peace
- Educational media and curricula at secondary-school level
- Decolonial approaches to peace education
- Open access publication of findings
About the Fellowship
This fellowship bridges the gap between peace education theory and practice. It also supports decolonial approaches in research and practice. The fellow works on a project focused on educational media. They can use GEI’s international library of textbooks and curricula. They also gain access to the institute’s digital media lab.
What Fellows Receive
The fellow receives €3,300 monthly for six months. GEI also covers return economy airfare to Germany. Program coordinators help with administrative and publication work. Open access fees for project outputs are covered where possible. The fellow also gains mentoring from GEI experts.
Who Can Apply
Scholars in humanities, social sciences, or education may apply. They must hold a PhD and focus on peace education. Practitioners need at least five years of advanced professional achievement. Pracademics who combine scholarship and grassroots work are welcome. The working language is English.
Required Materials
Applicants complete the online form, describing project objectives and methodology. Three shortlisted candidates later submit a full proposal of up to 25 pages. Applicants must also consult GEI’s AI-use policy before applying.
How to Apply
Submit your online application before November 2, 2026.
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Conclusion
This fellowship offers an experienced peace educator a funded, focused research stay in Germany. Only one fellow is selected through a multi-stage process, so competition is high. Fellows must arrange their own visas and insurance. Confirm full details through GEI’s official application page.
