After receiving an immense response from the European summer programs, today at Opportunities Radar, we have curated a list of the best fellowships in Europe that are currently accepting applications for the year 2025-26. The fellowships are intended for emerging scholars, researchers, and professionals to expand their knowledge, experience cutting-edge research, and build valuable networks with peers and experts in their fields. Currently, various reputed European institutes and organizations are offering fully funded fellowships to outstanding scholars and researchers from all around the world to carry out research in the renowned research institutes of Europe.
The duration of the fellowship is normally 3-12 months, during which fellows will experience cutting-edge research under the supervision of renowned experts in state-of-the-art research facilities. The fellowships are fully funded and cover all the costs related to the program, which include a competitive stipend, accommodation, air travel coverage, medical insurance, and much more. This is your chance to delve into a vibrant European culture while gaining hands-on research experience.
The fellowships are being offered in a variety of disciplines in Countries that are known for their academic excellence and innovation that including Portugal, France, Ireland, Germany, and the Netherlands. We encourage all outstanding scholars and researchers to apply for one of the fellowships and have a transformative experience in Europe. So, without wasting any time, let’s dive into the list of European fellowships that are currently accepting applications.
List of Best Fellowships in Europe 2025-26
1. Yale Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship 2026 in Europe & USA
Starting with the fellowship that we have recently published on our platform, Applications are open for the Yale Emerging Climate Leaders Program 2026. A prestigious fellowship program hosted by the Jackson School of Global Affairs and administered by the International Leadership Center.
A fully funded 5-month fellowship delivered in a hybrid format (in-person & remote). The fellowship will kick off with the orientation at Yale University, New Haven, USA, and conclude in Paris. The fellowship is designed for young climate and clean energy practitioners from developing countries.
- Country: France, USA
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Duration: 5 Months
- Deadline: August 1st, 2025
- More details: Yale Emerging Leadership
2. Bonn International Fellowship 2026 in Germany
A prestigious fellowship program hosted by the University of Bonn is inviting applications from outstanding researchers from any academic field to carry out research at one of the most reputable research institutes in Germany. The duration of the fellowship is 12 days, scheduled to take place from January 1st – December 31st, 202,6 at the University of Bonn.
- Country: Germany
- Location: Bonn University
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Duration: 12 Days
- Deadline: September 22, 2025
- More Details: Bonn International Fellowship
3. UCD Visiting Fellowship 2025 in Ireland
The University of Dublin, Center for Sustainable Development, the School of Politics and International Relations is inviting applications for the UCD fellowship program 2025, inviting applications from excellent researchers with a strong track record of publications and teaching in the areas that are aligned with gender studies, agronomy, rural sociology, digital agriculture, etc. The duration of the fellowship is 3 months.
- Country: Ireland
- Institute: University of Dublin
- Duration: 3 months
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 20th June 2025
- More Details: UCD Visiting Fellowship
4. KWI Fellowship 2026 in Germany
A prestigious, fully funded fellowship in Germany offered by the Kulturwissenschaftliches Institut Essen (KWI) is inviting applications from international researchers in the fields of social sciences, cultural studies, and humanities or related fields. The duration of the fellowship is 6 months, scheduled to take place in  KWI Institute in Essen from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026.
- Country: Germany
- Institute: KWI Institute in Essen
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Duration: 6 Months
- Deadline: 29 August 2025
- More Details: KWi Fellowship program
5. British Council 90th Anniversary Fellowship
A prestigious fellowship program co-organized by the British Council and the University of Edinburgh is calling for applications from early-career researchers from ODA recipient member countries to apply and experience advance research in one of the UK’s leading research institutes. The duration of the fellowship is 12 months, which will commence in January 2026
- Country: United Kingdom
- Institute: University of Edinburgh
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Duration: 1 Year
- Deadline: July 28th, 2025
- Visit: British Council Fellowship
6. CYD Fellowship in Switzerland 2025
Applications are open for the EPFL CYF fellowship in Switzerland. The fellowship is exclusively designed for applicants in computer science fields and has an interest in the areas of digital defense, data sciences, and cybersecurity. The selected fellows will carry out intensive research in the CYD Campus, Switzerland.
- Country: Switzerland
- Location: CYD Campus located in Thun, Switzerland.
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Deadline: August 20, 2025
- More Details: EPFL CYD Fellowship
7. United Nations Ocean Fellowship in Portugal
The United Nations, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Portugal, is calling for applications for the 2nd edition of the UN Portugal fellowship 2025. The fellowship is designed to equip ocean policy officials with valuable skills and knowledge to address the pressing ocean-related issues.
- Country: Portugal
- Awards: 30
- Location: Lisbon, Portugal
- Duration: 4 Days
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Visit: UN Ocean Fellowship
8. FIAS Fellowship Program 2026-27
A fully funded fellowship in France, hosted by the French Institute of Advanced Study (FIAS), is inviting applications from outstanding researchers from all around the world to carry out research in France. The duration of the fellowship is 10 months, during which fellows will carry out research projects in all the areas related to social sciences and humanities in one of the participating research institutes in France.
- Country: France
- Participating institutes: 7
- Duration: 10 months
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 16th July 2025
- Visit: FIAS Fellowship program
