Please note that this opportunity's focus has completely shifted from art history at Columbia University to doctoral scholarships in Ancient History at the Commission for Ancient History and Epigraphy in Munich. If you are an international PhD student, you can now apply during four new quarterly deadlines (January, April, July, and October) for funding that covers workspace, travel, and living allowances. Be sure to submit your application at least six months before your intended start date.
Funder: Gerda Henkel Foundation
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 | October 1, 2026 | January 1, 2027 | April 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: Covers workspace, apartment accommodation, travel expenses, and living allowance for doctoral research (typically several months); awarded quarterly.
Summary: Quarterly doctoral scholarships supporting international PhD students in Ancient History at the Commission for Ancient History and Epigraphy, Munich.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted at least six months prior to the intended scholarship start date.