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Johan Huizinga Fellowship at Rijks Museum 2025

Awarded by Rijks Museum

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Research Fellow/ Scientist

Funding Type

Only tuition fees · Stipend of EUR 39,000 or 45,000

Eligible Courses

Historical research into objects in the Rijksmuseum collection

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

Rijks Museum

Provider

Rijks Museum

Last Verified On

15 May 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Rijks Museum Johan Huizinga Fellowship provides an opportunity for outstanding postgraduate candidates to conduct historical research.

Eligibility for the Johan Huizinga Fellowship:

  • The Johan Huizinga Fellowship is open to MA graduates, as well as PhD students and post-doctoral candidates. MA Graduate/Ph.D. Fellows are those who have completed their MA degree or whose proposal is embedded in the research plans of their forthcoming PhD dissertation, postdoctoral Fellows must have completed their Ph.D. dissertation and obtained a Ph.D. degree on the date of application.
  • Fellowships are open to candidates of all nationalities and with varied specialisms. They may include researchers specializing in the fields of general history, cultural-historical studies, or art history.
  • Candidates should have proven research capabilities, academic credentials, and excellent command of the English language – both written and spoken. Proficiency in a second language (ideally Dutch or German) is preferred but not required.

Documents Required:

  • The applicants of Johan Huizinga Fellowship should outline his/her interests regarding the fellowship position in the Cover letter.
  • The application should also include the research proposal and an explanation of the relationship of the research to the Rijksmuseum's collections and activities should be submitted within a maximum of 1000 words.
  • A detailed CV, which includes education, professional experience, honors, awards, and publications.
  • A sample of writing or a copy of a published paper should be submitted.

Benefits:

The successful applicant of the Johan Huizinga Fellowship will receive a stipend of EUR 39,000 or 45,000.

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  • The deadline of Johan Huizinga Fellowship at Rijks Museum 2025 is Expired.
  • Johan Huizinga Fellowship at Rijks Museum 2025 is offered to Research Fellow/ Scientist degree.
  • Johan Huizinga Fellowship at Rijks Museum 2025 is offered for Historical research into objects in the Rijksmuseum collection.
  • Johan Huizinga Fellowship at Rijks Museum 2025 is open for: Open to all nationals.
  • Johan Huizinga Fellowship at Rijks Museum 2025 is offered by Rijks Museum.
  • Johan Huizinga Fellowship at Rijks Museum 2025 covers Only tuition fees, Stipend of EUR 39,000 or 45,000.