Doctoral and Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
The German Historical Institute Washington offers fellowships for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers to conduct advanced historical research using North American primary sources.
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Funder: German Historical Institute Washington
Due Dates: October 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: €2,000/month (doctoral) or €3,400/month (postdoc); 1–4 months; travel subsidy included
Summary: Short-term fellowships for doctoral and postdoctoral scholars to conduct historical research using North American primary sources.
Key Information: Open to European and North American scholars; preference for applicants without other institutional funding.
Description
The German Historical Institute Washington (GHI) offers short-term fellowships for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers based at North American or European universities or research institutes. These fellowships support projects that require the use of primary sources located principally in North America, with a focus on German and European history, German-American relations, international relations involving Germany and the USA, and North or Pan American history (including Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean for European applicants). The program prioritizes advanced historical scholarship and is especially welcoming to those without current institutional funding.
