Applications are now open for the Georg Arnhold Senior Fellowship 2028, a prestigious research and practice fellowship for experienced scholars and professionals working in education for sustainable peace. The fellowship is hosted by the Leibniz Institute for Educational Media | Georg Eckert Institute (GEI) in Brunswick, Germany.
The programme provides an opportunity for an outstanding peace education scholar or practitioner to spend up to six months at the GEI, develop a research or practice-related project and engage with an international network of experts working at the intersection of peace education, educational media and sustainable development.
The fellowship provides a monthly stipend of €3,300, return economy airfare to Germany and additional administrative and publication support.
The application deadline is 2 November 2026, while the successful candidate can begin the fellowship from January 2028 at the earliest.
About the Georg Arnhold Senior Fellowship
The Georg Arnhold Program is run by the Leibniz Institute for Educational Media | Georg Eckert Institute and focuses on the role of education and educational media in promoting sustainable peace.
The Senior Fellowship aims to connect theory and practice by bringing together researchers and practitioners working in peace education. It also promotes decolonial approaches to peace education research and practice and supports the open-access publication of research findings and practical experiences.
Projects should focus on education for sustainable peace, preferably with an emphasis on educational media or curriculum development at the secondary-school level. Applications are welcomed from candidates working in all regions of the world.
What Does the Fellowship Offer?
The Georg Arnhold Senior Fellowship provides substantial financial and professional support to the selected fellow.
The fellowship package includes:
- €3,300 monthly stipend
- Six-month research stay at the GEI in Brunswick, Germany
- Return economy airfare to Germany
- Administrative support from programme coordinators
- Support with publication work
- Access to the GEI’s international library of educational media
- Mentoring and discussions with GEI experts
- Opportunities to present research at GEI research colloquia
- Access to the GEI experimental digital media laboratory, known as “The Basement”
- Networking with scholars and practitioners in peace education and educational media
- Coverage of open-access fees for direct project outputs where possible
The fellowship period can exceptionally be shortened, but the minimum period is three months.
Who Can Apply?
The fellowship is intended for outstanding and experienced individuals with strong expertise in peace education.
Eligible applicants include scholars in fields such as:
- Humanities
- Political sciences
- Social sciences
- Education
Scholarly applicants must hold a PhD and propose a project firmly located within the field of peace education.
The programme also welcomes distinguished practitioners with substantial international experience, including professionals with backgrounds such as NGO management. Practitioner applicants must demonstrate at least five years of advanced professional achievement in their field.
Pracademics who combine academic excellence with hands-on practice and grassroots experience are also encouraged to apply.
What Project Should Applicants Propose?
The selected fellow is expected to complete a project focused on education for sustainable peace, preferably involving educational media or curriculum development.
The project should demonstrate a clear connection to the objectives of the Georg Arnhold Program and explain the research or practice gap it intends to address.
Potential outputs may include:
- Policy papers
- Educational materials
- Research papers
- Larger academic or professional publications
The fellowship holder is also expected to contribute to the intellectual and conceptual design of the annual Georg Arnhold Program conference and present the fellowship project at a GEI research colloquium.
The fellow will work in English and is expected to participate actively in the daily working life of the institute during the fellowship.
How Will Applications Be Selected?
The selection process involves several stages.
First, candidates complete the online application form, describing their proposed project, objectives, research gap, methodology, theoretical framework and expected outcomes.
GEI will then conduct a multi-stage pre-selection process, with up to 10 applications forwarded to the Academic Advisory Board of the Georg Arnhold Program.
The Advisory Board will shortlist three candidates. These candidates will then be invited to submit a detailed project proposal of no more than 25 pages, including references, a short CV, publication list and evidence of their impact in peace education.
The shortlisted candidates will also participate in an online interview before the final selection.
The Board will consider the applicant’s expertise and experience, the quality and innovation of the proposed project, alignment with the programme’s objectives and the candidate’s motivation to benefit specifically from the GEI research environment.
Important AI Application Requirement
Applicants should pay particular attention to the programme’s AI-use policy.
Any use of artificial intelligence during research, writing or the application process must be disclosed. Applicants may be required to identify the AI software used, including its proprietor and version, document prompts and dates of use, and explain how AI contributed to the application or research design.
AI-generated content cannot be presented as original research. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that research and generated results can be independently verified.
How to Apply
Interested scholars and experienced peace education practitioners should complete the online Georg Arnhold Senior Fellowship application form and prepare a clear project description addressing the programme’s objectives and selection criteria.
Applicants should ensure that their proposed project demonstrates relevance to sustainable peace and, preferably, educational media or curriculum development.
Application deadline: 2 November 2026.
The successful candidate can start the fellowship in January 2028 at the earliest.
Final Thoughts
The Georg Arnhold Senior Fellowship 2028 offers an exceptional opportunity for experienced peace education scholars and practitioners to develop meaningful projects while working within an international research environment in Germany.
With a €3,300 monthly stipend, return airfare, research resources, expert mentoring and access to a global professional network, the fellowship provides both financial and academic support for candidates seeking to advance education for sustainable peace.
Eligible applicants should begin preparing their project descriptions and supporting materials early and submit their applications before the 2 November 2026 deadline.
