Funding Opportunities for Scholars at Risk
The Gerda Henkel Foundation offers scholarships to at-risk scholars in the historical humanities, enabling them to continue research outside their home countries during times of crisis.
Funder: Gerda Henkel Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted at any time)
Funding Amounts: Subsistence scholarships (max. 6 months), doctoral scholarships (up to 2 years), research scholarships (up to 1 year); amount based on individual situation and host country
Summary: Supports at-risk scholars from crisis regions in the historical humanities to continue research outside their home countries.
Description
This program provides scholarships for scholars at risk due to acute crises, enabling them to continue their academic work in a secure environment outside their home countries. The initiative is open to researchers in the historical humanities and related disciplines, and aims to help affected academics reorient themselves scientifically and develop new career perspectives. The program is geographically open and supplements the Gerda Henkel Foundation’s regular funding activities.
