Funding Opportunities for Scholars at Risk
The Gerda Henkel Stiftung 'Scholars at Risk' program funds threatened or refugee researchers in the historical humanities to continue their academic work in safe host countries.
Funder: Gerda Henkel Stiftung (https://www.gerda-henkel-stiftung.de/en)
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted any time)
Funding Amounts: Subsistence scholarships: up to 6 months; Doctoral scholarships: up to 2 years; Research scholarships: up to 1 year. Stipend amounts are based on foundation rates (e.g., postdoc: €2,760/month + allowances).
Summary: Supports threatened and refugee scholars in the historical humanities to continue research in safe host countries.
Key Information: Proof of threat and host institution affiliation required; open to all nationalities and locations.
Description
The Gerda Henkel Stiftung's "Scholars at Risk" program offers flexible, geographically open scholarships for academics who have been threatened or displaced due to crises in their home countries. The initiative enables researchers in the historical humanities and related disciplines to continue their work in secure environments abroad. Funding is available for initial orientation (subsistence), doctoral studies, or postdoctoral research, with the aim of supporting scientific reorientation, academic integration, and career development. The program is open to scholars worldwide, regardless of nationality or previous region-specific focus.
