Freie University Berlin Graduate Exchange Fellowship
1 semester or 1 academic year of dissertation research, based in Berlin, Germany.
Eligibility
- Be a currently enrolled Stanford student in good standing.
- Graduate students may apply but preference is given to doctoral candidates.
- U.S. citizen or non-German citizen.
Applicants must have been in contact with the us, the Office of Global Scholarships, Stanford University prior to the campus submission deadline.
About the Freie University Berlin Graduate Exchange Fellowship
The Freie University Berlin Graduate Exchange Award is designed to support Stanford graduate students who must study or conduct research in Berlin, as part of their dissertation or graduate work. For many years a graduate direct exchange agreement has existed between Stanford University and the Freie Universität Berlin.
Participants are expected to be based at the Freie University Berlin but may also do independent archival research or affiliate with other research institutes. Award can be used for numerous fields with some limitations, such as medicine. One award will be offered (per year) for study at the Freie University Berlin. Students can apply for a semester or one-academic year.
The award consists of a monthly grant (living and housing allowance for the period of ten months, from October 1 to July 31), health insurance allowance, student fees allowance, travel allowance, and a waiver of registration fees.
Note: This award is not a full scholarship. Applicants should arrange some supplementary funding.
Amount Awarded
Monthly grant (living and housing allowances for 10 months), health insurance allowance, travel allowance, student fees, waiver of registration fees.
Application Process
If you are interested in the FUB Graduate Exchange, you must apply through the Office of Global Scholarships (OGS). Follow these steps to apply.
Campus Application Submission
Freie University Berlin Graduate Exchange Fellowship applications are to be submitted via SOLO. (Stanford Off Campus Learning Opportunities). Application opens in January.
- Fill out the FU Berlin Intent to Apply Form.
- Submit application documents by March 11, 2026 at 5pm:
- Stanford - Freie University Berlin Cover Sheet form
- Statement of Purpose: one version in German & one version in English, (maximum 1,000 words for each essay) Prompt: Please outline your personal background, research focus, career aspirations and what motivates you to apply for this award opportunity. Be specific in describing why you need to spend an academic year or semester in Germany at the Freie Universität Berlin.
- Statement of Language Proficiency (indicating German courses taken to date and any relevant practical experience)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Official Transcripts (from each post-secondary institution attended)
- Stanford OGS Nomination Form Waiver
- One Digital Photo (professional looking headshot)
- Recommendations: Applicants request their recommenders via SOLO. Recommenders will then upload and submit letters via SOLO by our campus deadline at 5pm.
- One Letter of Recommendation from Major Advisor
- One Letter of Support from Department Chair, if other than Major Advisor.
- Letters should be on letterhead with the signature and uploaded as a PDF.
Campus Application Deadline
March 11, 2026
Additional Info
Number Awarded: One