Gerda Henkel Fellowship in Digital History
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The Gerda Henkel Fellowship in Digital History supports European scholars in advancing digital history research during a year-long residency at George Mason University, funded by the German Historical Institute Washington.
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Funder: German Historical Institute Washington
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: 12-month fellowship; €3,400/month (postdocs) or €2,400/month (doctoral students); includes airfare and travel grant.
Summary: Supports European postdocs and advanced doctoral students for a year-long digital history residency in the US.
Key Information: Fellowship is for scholars based in Europe; residency at George Mason University and GHI Washington.
Description
This fellowship, offered by the German Historical Institute Washington (GHI) in partnership with the Gerda Henkel Foundation and the Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media at George Mason University, provides 12 months of support for postdoctoral scholars and advanced doctoral students based in Europe. The program is designed to foster research, skill development, and international collaboration in digital history. Fellows will be in residence at George Mason University, engaging with RRCHNM faculty and staff, participating in project teams, attending graduate digital history classes, and joining GHI Washington's scholarly activities and digital initiatives. The fellowship also encourages networking with the broader North American digital history community.
