Kiel-CEPR

International Summer Fellowship 2025 in Kiel and Berlin

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The fellowship provides a 1–4 week research stay at either the Kiel Institute headquarters on the scenic Baltic Sea in Kiel or the Kiel-CEPR Research Hub in central Berlin. During their stay, visitors will have the opportunity to:

  • Present their research in the Kiel-CEPR research seminar series
  • Engage with ongoing research at the Kiel Institute
  • Collaborate and network with Kiel Institute faculty, affiliated researchers and policymakers

Who Should Apply

We invite expressions of interest from scholars and professionals in fields aligned with the Kiel Institute's research centers and initiatives, including:

  • International macroeconomics
  • International finance
  • International trade
  • International development
  • Global transformations
  • Cross-cutting focus on Geoeconomics, China, and Africa

Visitors should be affiliated with academic or policy institutions outside of Germany and hold a doctorate in economics or a related field. We are especially interested in fellowships that may lead to long-term collaborations with the Kiel Institute. We strongly encourage female researchers to apply as part of our commitment to improving gender balance in our programs.


Funding and Administrative Details

The Kiel Institute offers reimbursement for travel and accommodation expenses, subject to CEPR travel guidelines. Accommodation reimbursement limits vary by season and location (Kiel or Berlin). Please note that lump-sum funding is not available. All visitors are required to sign a fellowship agreement prior to their stay.


About the Kiel Institute

The Kiel Institute is Germany’s leading research institute for international economics. In partnership with CEPR, we promote high-impact economic research through initiatives like the Research Policy Networks on Geoeconomics and International Lending, and the Kiel-CEPR Research Hub in Berlin. We jointly organize conferences, workshops, and policy roundtables to disseminate research and provide policy insights.


How to Apply

Please express your interest in the Kiel-CEPR International Summer Fellowship 2025 by March 31, 2025.
Fellowships will be awarded on a rolling basis, based on alignment with our research focus and available capacity.

Contact

Elisabeth Schröder
Head of Berlin Office
elisabeth.schroeder@ifw-kiel.de