Funding Opportunities for Scholars at Risk
Scholarships for threatened and refugee scholars in the historical humanities to continue research and rebuild academic careers in safe environments outside their home countries.
Funder: Gerda Henkel Foundation (https://www.gerda-henkel-stiftung.de/en)
Due Dates: Rolling (Applications accepted at any time)
Funding Amounts: Subsistence scholarships: up to 6 months; Doctoral scholarships: up to 2 years; Research scholarships: up to 1 year; Award amounts depend on situation and location, guided by the Foundation’s standard rates.
Summary: Scholarships for threatened and refugee scholars in the historical humanities to continue research and develop academic careers in safe environments.
Key Information: Proof of risk and recent displacement (≤3 years) required; host institution affiliation needed.
Description
The Gerda Henkel Foundation provides flexible scholarships to support threatened and refugee scholars from crisis regions, enabling them to continue their academic work in the historical humanities and related disciplines outside their home countries. The program aims to help scholars reorient themselves academically, develop new career perspectives, and integrate into new academic communities. Funding is available for subsistence, doctoral, and research scholarships, as well as support for travel and material costs.
