If you’re a doctoral student seeking a unique opportunity to expand your academic horizons, the Leibniz Institute of European History (IEG) offers a unique fellowship that could be the perfect opportunity for you to advance your research in a focused and supportive environment.
Here’s how you can dive into this enriching journey with the IEG Fellowships, designed specifically for scholars like you from both Germany and abroad.
Who Can Apply?
You must hold a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field and be within the first three years of your doctoral research. Exceptions may be considered under special circumstances.
Fellowship Benefits
- Focus on Research: At IEG, you’ll have the freedom to concentrate on your research without the distractions of exams or academic qualifications, under the guidance of your supervisor from your home university.
- Stipend: The fellowship includes a monthly stipend of €1,350. Additional allowances for family members who meet certain criteria may also be available.
How to Apply
1# Documents Needed: Start by preparing your application in PDF format including:
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- Completed application form available on the IEG website under ‘Downloads’ (https://www.ieg-mainz.de/en/fellowships/funding/doctoral_fellowships#Application)
- Your CV and list of publications (photographs not required).
- An outline of your PhD thesis (up to 15,000 characters excluding footnotes and spaces).
- A detailed structure and timetable of your thesis project.
- Transcripts and proof of language skills.
2# Submission: After this, email your documents to application@ieg-mainz.de. You can write in English or German, you can choose the language in which you are most fluent.
3# References: Ask your main academic advisor to send a reference to fellowship@ieg-mainz.de detailing your qualifications, the PhD project, and your planned research in Mainz. A second referee should also be prepared to support your application.
Application Deadline
You can submit your applications for IEG scholarship before August 15, 2024.
