Amount: PhD: €1,500/month; Postdoc: €2,000/month + research costs, travel
Deadline: June 15 (approximate, annual)
Level: phd, postdoc
Renewable: No
About
The Gerda Henkel Foundation supports outstanding research in the historical humanities, offering fellowships for both PhD and postdoctoral researchers. It aims to foster high-quality, independent research.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: International
- GPA: Excellent academic record (Master's for PhD, PhD for Postdoc)
- Research project in historical humanities
- No more than 10 years since PhD (for postdoc)
Required Materials
- Online application
- Detailed research proposal
- CV
- Academic transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
Timeline
Application usually opens in April. Deadline in June. Results announced in October.
Tips
Your research proposal must be highly original, well-structured, and clearly demonstrate its contribution to historical humanities. Secure strong letters of recommendation from established scholars.