Kekulé Fellowship

Kekulé Fellowship for PhD candidates

The Kekulé fellowship supports PhD students in chemistry and chemistry-related subjects. The aim of awarding the fellowship is to promote highly talented young scientists.

Applications can be submitted at three dates each year. The prerequisite for the award is that the applicant has studied quickly and achieved outstanding academic results.
Application deadlines
• 1 March
• 1 July
• 1 November

You can find the information sheet on the "Kekulé Fellowship" in the download area.
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The application process is currently undergoing changes. For the next application deadline on March 1, 2026, applications are expected to be submitted via a funding portal. Please check this website for further information starting in January.