A major opportunity has just opened for scholars, legal professionals, journalists, and democracy practitioners across Europe and beyond. The re:constitution Fellowships 2026/27 are now inviting applications for a prestigious mobility-based programme that supports bold research and practical projects focused on democracy and the rule of law in Europe.
With 15 fully funded fellowships available, this programme offers an exciting chance to work independently, collaborate across borders, publish impactful work, and join a powerful European alumni network — all while receiving a generous monthly stipend of up to €2,500 during mobility periods between October 2026 and July 2027.
If you are an early- to mid-career professional ready to shape Europe’s democratic future, this fellowship could be your next breakthrough.
What the Re:constitution Fellowship Offers?
The re:constitution Fellowship is designed around a unique Europe-wide mobility concept, combining academic freedom with real-world engagement. Fellows are supported to explore pressing constitutional, democratic, and rule-of-law challenges through interdisciplinary research, policy writing, legal debate, journalism, and public engagement.
This is more than funding — it is an elite platform for emerging European voices to contribute directly to the future of democracy, governance, and fundamental rights across the continent.
Benefits of Winning the Re:constitution Fellowship 2026/27
Winning the re:constitution Fellowship is not only a financial award — it is a career-defining opportunity to work internationally and publish meaningful outcomes in one of Europe’s most urgent fields.
The scholarship benefits include:
- €2,500 per month stipend during mobility periods
- Freedom to research and publish on a self-designed project connected to democracy and rule of law
- Fully supported mobility collaborations with host institutions across Europe
- Exchange meetings in Berlin and other European locations with leading experts
- Access to an interdisciplinary cohort of scholars, practitioners, journalists, and legal professionals
- Training opportunities to strengthen transregional and intersectoral expertise
- Long-term membership in the re:constitution European Alumni Network
- Digital collaboration support and coordination by Forum Transregionale Studien.
This fellowship offers the rare combination of independence, funding, mobility, and influence in Europe’s democratic debate.
Eligibility Requirements (Who Can Apply?)
To qualify, applicants must be early- to mid-career residents of eligible European and neighbouring countries, working in fields connected to democracy, law, governance, or constitutional debate.
Eligible applicants include:
- Residents of the EU, non-EU EEA, or Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Switzerland, Ukraine, or the UK
- Early-career scholars holding or completing a PhD in law, political science, social sciences, philosophy, or related disciplines (Track 1)
- Practitioners such as:
- Government policy officials
- Judges, prosecutors, magistrates, legal clerks, attorneys
- NGO and think tank experts
- Journalists reporting on democracy and rule of law
- Legal and policy researchers working on European governance issues
- Applicants must propose a project focused on democracy and/or rule of law in Europe
- Citizenship is not required, but residency must be maintained throughout the fellowship
The last date to apply for the re:constitution Fellowships 2026/27 is 5 March 2026, by 12 noon CET.