American Academy in Berlin Fellowships

American Academy in Berlin

Amount: Stipend, room, board, and round-trip airfare
Deadline: September 29
Level: postdoc, professional
Renewable: No

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About

The American Academy in Berlin offers residential fellowships to American scholars, writers, composers, and artists for periods of one semester or an academic year. The program aims to foster transatlantic dialogue.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • GPA: N/A
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Must hold a PhD or equivalent professional experience
  • Project must be in the arts, humanities, or public policy and demonstrate potential for significant contribution

Required Materials

  • Online application
  • Project proposal
  • CV
  • Work samples (for artists)
  • Letters of Recommendation

Timeline

Applications open June. Deadline September 29. Notifications in December.

Tips

Submit an exceptional project proposal or work samples. Clearly articulate how a residency in Berlin would advance your project and how you would contribute to the Academy's intellectual community.