Charlemagne Prize Fellowship Programme

The Charlemagne Prize Academy invites early-career researchers, policy experts, and thinkers to lead independent, forward-looking research projects about Europe. It’s a one-year non-resident fellowship aimed at generating innovative solutions for contemporary European challenges.

What you get:

• Up to €25,000 in funding per research project

• Support from academic mentors, and access to a European partner institution if you choose

• Opportunity to engage with experts, decision-makers and peers through networking events, summit, and Europe-wide dialogue

• Ability to pursue your project while staying in your country of residence or chosen host institution

Who can apply:

• Researchers under 35 years old with a postgraduate degree (Master’s or equivalent)

• Fluent in English at a high level

• Either citizens of an EU member state or residents in Europe during the project period

• Must submit a project proposal aligned with the program’s annual theme

Timeline & Key Dates:

• Fellowship runs from November 2025 to October 2026

• Applications are accepted from 1 July to 17 August 2025

• Selected fellows take part in a kick-off event in autumn, then work according to quarterly milestones, ending with a final presentation and publication