Fellowship Program | Mercator Institute for China Studies

The MERICS Fellowship Program supports outstanding international scholars and experts on China and brings them together in the dynamic city of Berlin. In cooperation with our research teams, MERICS enables high-class, policy oriented and innovative research on China. As a MERICS Fellow, you will contribute your expertise and experience to the independent research of one of the world’s largest think tanks on contemporary China.

MERICS Fellowships are centered on specific research topics within one of MERICS’ Research Programs. Please see our calls for applications for more information.

Marie Hoffmann

Executive Assistant to the President and Coordinator of the Fellowship Program

MERICS offers you:

Short-term fellowships (between two and three months): stipend of up to 2,700 EUR per month
Long-term fellowships (between four and twelve months): stipend of up to of 2,500 EUR per month
Additional financial support: travel expenses, newcomers allowance after arrival in Germany
Individual full-service support before and during the entire stay in Germany, support in bureaucratic matters
Close integration into a professional research team
An outstanding research location and a high-class global research network
A fully equipped office space

Current calls for applications:

Focus: Geoeconomics & International Security

Focus: Policy-Making & Political Leadership

Focus: Economy and Technology

Focus: Social Groups & Media