Fellowships
The Gerda Henkel Foundation offers fellowships for innovative research in the humanities and social sciences at top institutions worldwide, fostering international scholarly collaboration.
Funder: Gerda Henkel Foundation
Due Dates: January 1, 2026 | April 1, 2026 | July 1, 2026 | October 1, 2026 (Commission for Ancient History and Epigraphy)
Funding Amounts: Varies by program; typically covers living expenses, travel, accommodation, and research costs for several months to one year.
Summary: Fellowships supporting international research in the humanities and social sciences at renowned institutions worldwide.
Key Information: Eligibility, duration, and application processes differ by host institution and fellowship type.
Description
The Gerda Henkel Foundation offers a diverse portfolio of fellowships in partnership with leading academic institutions globally, aimed at advancing innovative research and scholarly exchange in the humanities and social sciences. These fellowships support doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, and established scholars by providing opportunities for focused research, international collaboration, and academic networking. Host institutions include the Historisches Kolleg Munich, German Historical Institutes in London and Washington, Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, Institutes for Advanced Study in Bucharest and Sofia, IZEA Halle, the Italian Academy at Columbia University, the Commission for Ancient History and Epigraphy in Munich, Stanford University, Universitas Indonesia, and the Vienna Wiesenthal Institute for Holocaust Studies.
