Doctoral and Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
The German Historical Institute Washington funds short-term fellowships for doctoral and postdoctoral scholars researching German, European, and transatlantic history using North American sources.
Funder: German Historical Institute Washington
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Full application deadline, October cycle)
Funding Amounts: €2,000/month (doctoral) or €3,400/month (postdoctoral) for 1–4 months; round-trip airfare subsidy included.
Summary: Short-term fellowships for doctoral and postdoctoral scholars to conduct research in North America on German, European, and transatlantic history.
Description
The Doctoral and Postdoctoral Research Fellowships from the German Historical Institute Washington (GHI) support European and North American doctoral students and postdoctoral scholars pursuing research projects that rely on primary sources primarily located in North America. The program emphasizes projects in German and European history, German-American relations, and the roles of Germany and the USA in international affairs, with special encouragement for projects that use historical methods and engage with current historiography. The fellowships are particularly aimed at scholars lacking institutional funding and postdoctoral projects intended as a "second book." The fellowship fosters transatlantic academic exchange and innovative historical research.
