Programme Description
The PhD scholarships support highly qualified junior academics from the historical sciences with excellent academic standing and brilliant examination results who show unusual promise for their doctoral theses. Applications can be submitted at any time, independent of the candidate's nationality or place of work. Scholarship holders receive a monthly base amount of 1,920 EUR. There are additional benefits, such as allowances for accompanying children or travel stipends, if necessary. Please note that income from employment and scholarship income are mutually exclusive. The funding will be awarded over a period of up to 2 years.
Target Group
highly-qualified, particularly gifted junior academics from the historical sciences with excellent academic standing and brilliant examination results who show unusual promise for their doctoral theses
Research projects in the following subject areas are given funding priority:
- archaeology
- historical sciences
- historical Islamic studies
- history of art
- history of law
- prehistory and early history
- history of science
Academic Requirements
admission to doctoral studies
Number of Scholarships
At the moment, approx. 50 scholarships are awarded each year.
Duration
between 12 to 24 months. In justified cases, it is possible to apply for an extension of up to 12 months before the end of the 2nd year of funding.
Scholarship Value
- scholarship base amount: 1,920 EUR per month
- standard foreign residence allowance: 480 EUR per month
- travel allowance: as required
- material costs: as required
- family allowance, if applicable: 480 EUR for academics with one child, +120 EUR for each additional child
Income from employment and scholarship income are mutually exclusive.
Application Papers
Application forms and further information on the application procedure can be found here.
Application Deadline
Applications may be submitted at any time.
