PhD Scholarships – Historical Humanities Research
The Gerda Henkel Foundation funds innovative PhD research in the historical humanities, supporting early-career scholars advancing historical knowledge through original projects.
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Gerda Henkel Foundation has archived this opportunity.
Funder: Gerda Henkel Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (apply any time)
Funding Amounts: €1,920/month for up to 2 years, possible extension up to 12 months; family and travel allowances available
Summary: Supports early-career researchers pursuing PhDs in the historical humanities, emphasizing innovative, historically oriented research.
Key Information: Applications accepted in English or German; open to all nationalities; strict eligibility on age and degree grade.
Description
The Gerda Henkel Foundation provides PhD scholarships aimed at early-career researchers in the historical humanities, including (but not limited to) archaeology, history, historical Islamic studies, art history, history of law, prehistory and early history, and history of science. The program supports innovative research projects that further scholarly work and professional development. Projects from neighboring disciplines may be considered if the central research question is historically oriented. Approximately 50 scholarships are awarded annually.
