Kohli Fellowship WZB 2027 in Sociology: Earn €2,700 Monthly Research Fellowship in Berlin

Apply for the Kohli Fellowship WZB 2027

The Kohli Fellowship for Sociology 2027 is inviting applications from outstanding early-career sociology researchers who have successfully completed their doctoral dissertation.

Opportunity Title: Kohli Fellowship WZB 2027
Host Institution: Berlin Social Science Center (WZB), Germany
Location: Berlin, Germany
Closing Date: 20 September 2026
Contract: 24-month research fellowship
Stipend: €2,700 per month (subject to revision)

The fellowship provides an opportunity to undertake an independent research project, strengthen academic publications, and develop international research collaborations at the prestigious Berlin Social Science Center (WZB).

Funded by the Kohli Foundation for Sociology, the fellowship supports researchers seeking to advance their academic careers through a dedicated research stay in one of Europe’s leading social science institutions.

About the Berlin Social Science Center (WZB)
The Berlin Social Science Center (WZB) is a publicly funded institution dedicated to problem-oriented basic social science research.

As a member of the Leibniz Association, WZB provides a dynamic academic environment for researchers across sociology, political science, economics, and law.

The institution hosts around 200 researchers and offers excellent research facilities, international networks, and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Fellowship Details
The successful Kohli Fellow will:

Conduct a research project during a 24-month academic stay at WZB.
Work within a leading European social science research environment.
Advance research publications and academic outputs.
Build collaborations with international researchers and institutions.
The research fellowship will begin on 1 October 2027, and physical attendance in Berlin is required throughout the fellowship period.

Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:

Have completed a doctoral dissertation in sociology with excellent results.
Have completed their dissertation no more than five years before the application deadline.
Demonstrate strong research potential and academic excellence.
Present a high-quality research proposal suitable for the fellowship period.

Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents:

Letter of motivation.
Curriculum Vitae, including names of two referees.
Research proposal for the fellowship project (maximum 3,000 words). Graduation certificates. Completed application form submitted through the official online portal. A brief statement indicating the preferred WZB research unit for hosting the fellowship. Research Hosting Restrictions Applicants should note that the following WZB research units are not available to host a Kohli Fellow: