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Doctoral and Postdoctoral Research Fellowships at German Historical Institute 2026

Awarded by German Historical Institute, Washington DC

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

PhDPost Doc

Funding Type

Partial Funding · monthly stipend of EUR 2,000 for doctoral students and EUR 3,400 for postdoctoral scholars

Eligible Courses

German & European history

Eligible Nationalities

Open to Europe & North America nationals

Can Be Taken At

German Historical Institute, Washington DC

Provider

German Historical Institute, Washington DC

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Overview

Eligibility for the Doctoral And Postdoctoral Fellowships:

  • The German Historical Institute is offering doctoral and postdoctoral candidates from Europe and North America to study in the USA.
  • The research fields include the role of Germany and the USA in international relations, the history of German-American relations, and German and European history.
  • The research projects should use historical methods and engage in relevant historiography.
  • The applicants for Doctoral And Postdoctoral Fellowships should not have to fund from their home institutions.
  • The period of fellowship is for 5 months and can be extended by one month in exceptional cases.

Documents Required:

  • Curriculum vitae.
  • Cover letter.
  • Research schedule.
  • Minimum one letter of reference.
  • Project description not exceeding 2,000 words, including word count at the end of the description.
  • The documents should be written in English or German language.

Value: Applicants will receive a monthly stipend of €2,000 for doctorate students and €3,400 for postdoctoral scholars.

Application: Applicants must submit an online application form with the required materials.

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  • The deadline of Doctoral and Postdoctoral Research Fellowships at German Historical Institute 2026 is Expired.
  • Doctoral and Postdoctoral Research Fellowships at German Historical Institute 2026 is offered to PhD, Post Doc degree.
  • Doctoral and Postdoctoral Research Fellowships at German Historical Institute 2026 is offered for German & European history.
  • Doctoral and Postdoctoral Research Fellowships at German Historical Institute 2026 is open for: Open to Europe & North America nationals.
  • Doctoral and Postdoctoral Research Fellowships at German Historical Institute 2026 is offered by German Historical Institute, Washington DC.
  • Doctoral and Postdoctoral Research Fellowships at German Historical Institute 2026 covers Partial Funding, monthly stipend of EUR 2,000 for doctoral students and EUR 3,400 for postdoctoral scholars.