Fritz-Thyssen-Pre-Dissertation Fellowship
The Fritz-Thyssen-Pre-Dissertation Fellowship funds early-stage doctoral research in German and European history through short-term archival work in Germany, supported by the German Historical Institute Washington.
Funder: German Historical Institute Washington
Due Dates: November 22, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to seven fellowships; each up to 3,500 Euro for a 4–6 week research stay
Summary: Supports doctoral students at North American West Coast universities in German and European history to conduct preparatory research in German archives.
Key Information: Application and all materials must be submitted as a single PDF via the portal; recommendations sent separately.
Description
The Fritz-Thyssen-Pre-Dissertation Fellowship, offered by the German Historical Institute Washington, provides funding for doctoral students at universities west of the Mississippi River (including western Canadian provinces) who are pursuing German or European history. The fellowship enables recipients to conduct preparatory research for four to six weeks in German archives and libraries, supporting the development of detailed dissertation project descriptions and enhancing future applications for long-term research fellowships in Germany. The fellowship is generously funded by the Fritz Thyssen Foundation.
