Deadline:
August 15, 2026
Location(s)
Germany
Alte Universitätsstraße 19 D – 55116 Mainz
Overview
These are open to doctoral researchers from Germany and abroad who have at least a Masters level degree in history, theology or another discipline which works historically. They must have been pursuing their doctorate for no more than three years at the time of taking up the fellowship, though exceptions may be made in exceptional circumstances.
Details
The IEG announces calls for applications for doctoral students twice a year, usually in December and June. The application deadlines are February 15 for a stay beginning in September and August 15 for a stay beginning in March of the following year.
The fellowship
The Leibniz Institute of European History (IEG) in Mainz awards 6-12 month fellowships for doctoral students in European history, the history of religion and other historical disciplines.
The IEG funds PhD projects in European history from early modern to contemporary history. We are particularly interested in projects
- with a comparative or cross-border approach,
- on Europe in its relation to the wider world,
- on topics of intellectual and religious history,
- with digital tools and methods, or
- on environmental history.
The fellowship is intended to support you in pursuing your individual research project. Preference will be given to funding for the writing of a dissertation; preparatory research, language courses, and the revision of book manuscripts are not eligible for funding.
We particularly welcome applications from qualified women.
Application
Applications must be submitted online via our application portal. To apply, please fill out the online application form linked in the call for applications.
You will also need: 1. CV and, if applicable, list of publications 2. Table of contents of the dissertation project 3. Project description of the dissertation project (max. 15,000 characters, excluding footnotes and spaces) 4. Detailed work and time schedule for the research stay at the IEG 5. Copies of university certificates 6. Language certificates, if applicable
You can write your application in either English or German. We recommend choosing the language you are most proficient in.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Dates
Deadline: August 15, 2026
Cost/funding for participants
What we offer
- Funding and accommodation for a minimum of 6 to 12 months
- A monthly stipend of €1,350
- A possible family allowance that can be applied for (250 Euro for partner, 400 Euro first child, 100 Euro every other child). Please contact the fellowship office for any questions regarding your family situation
- The earliest possible start date for the fellowship is March or September
- An affordable room in our dormitory with shared kitchen and bathroom. Option for a partner room
- Work space in our open-plan offices or library
- Accompanying mentoring by the institute’s scientific staff
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