The Wim Duisenberg Fellowship, named after the first President of the European Central Bank (ECB), invites senior professionals from academia, central banks, and research institutions to apply. The program targets internationally recognized experts seeking a sabbatical or research leave to advance their work in a stimulating policy environment.

The fellowship promotes high-quality, policy-relevant economic research while providing ECB staff with exposure to cutting-edge academic insights. It also offers scholars a unique opportunity to experience and contribute to the ECB’s policy-making process.

Selected fellows will spend two to six months in 2026 at the ECB’s Directorate General Research in Frankfurt. During their stay, fellows are expected to produce a research paper suitable for internal seminars, conferences, the ECB Working Paper Series, and publication in leading journals. Applicants must submit a detailed research proposal as part of their application.

Fellows benefit from full access to ECB resources, including library, computing, and data facilities, and are encouraged to engage with ECB staff. Candidates are selected based on the quality of their proposal, relevant experience, strong publication record, and academic contributions, ensuring a transparent, merit-based process.

About the European Central Bank (ECB):

As its name suggests, the European Central Bank is the central Bank of the European Union countries that have adopted the euro. The ECB’s primary duty is to maintain price stability in the euro regions and preserve the single currency’s purchasing power.

The Governing Council of the ECB develops monetary policy for the European Union and the Eurozone. The council also defines the EU’s key interest rate and intermediate monetary objectives. The council also administers and manages the foreign exchange reserves of European Union member states and engages in foreign exchange operations.

Details of the Fellowship:

• Application Deadline: 30 April 2025
• Host University: European Central Bank (ECB)
• Location of the Fellowship:  Frankfurt, Germany
• Fellowship Type: Research
• Duration of the Fellowship: 2 to 6 Months
• Field of Research: Economic and Policy-Making
• Eligible Nationalities: All Nationalities
• Financing Aid: Monthly payment for the researchers

Benefits of the Wim Duisenberg Research Fellowship

The researchers will benefit from the program as follows:

• Monthly payout based on the seniority of the described profile.
• Interact with ECB staff from the Directorate General Research and other business divisions.
• They must have access to the ECB library, computational capabilities, and statistical resources to conduct their research.
• Exposure opportunity
• A research study was released in the ECB’s Working Study Series.

Requirements for Wim Duisenberg Research Fellowship

• International candidates must have a Ph.D. from a prestigious university and demonstrate an outstanding publishing record in top academic journals.

Proposal Selection Criteria

For this purpose of selection, the jury panel will evaluate all proposals based on the following elements:

• The planned research proposal that the applicant intends to develop.
• The level of the candidate’s skill and experience relevant to the assignment, as indicated by their CV.
• Excellent publication record in the relevant research area, as well as experience teaching and supervising in the university.
• The jury panel will evaluate all of these aspects equally.

How to Apply for the Wim Duisenberg Research Fellowship?

Candidates willing to apply for this opportunity should submit the following supporting application documents via email:

• Detailed curriculum vitae (CV), including publication record.
• One-page research proposal
• Preferred period

Submission Email: [email protected]

To learn more about the University of Wim Duisenberg Research Fellowship, visit the European Central Bank official website or review the Call for Proposals.

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