[Gerda Henkel Foundation](https://www.gerda-henkel-stiftung.de/en)

July 1, 2026 | October 1, 2026 | January 1, 2027 | April 1, 2027

Typically covers travel, accommodation, and a living allowance; award size and duration vary by fellowship and host institution.

Supports international research collaboration in the historical humanities through fellowships at leading academic institutions worldwide.

--- ## Description The Gerda Henkel Foundation offers a suite of prestigious fellowships in partnership with renowned academic institutions across the globe. These fellowships are designed to promote international research collaboration in the historical humanities, including history, art history, digital history, and related fields. Opportunities exist for doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, and established scholars to conduct research at institutions such as the German Historical Institutes (London and Washington), Institute for Advanced Study (Princeton), Historisches Kolleg (Munich), IZEA (Halle), Stanford University, Universitas Indonesia, Vienna Wiesenthal Institute for Holocaust Studies, and more. Each program is tailored to foster academic exchange, support innovative research, and advance scholarship in the humanities. --- ## Due Dates - July 1, 2026: Application deadline (Commission for Ancient History and Epigraphy — quarterly deadline) - October 1, 2026: Application deadline (Commission for Ancient History and Epigraphy — quarterly deadline) - January 1, 2027: Application deadline (Commission for Ancient History and Epigraphy — quarterly deadline) - April 1, 2027: Application deadline (Commission for Ancient History and Epigraphy — quarterly deadline) Applications for other partner fellowships (e.g., GHI Washington, Historisches Kolleg, Princeton IAS, etc.) may have different deadlines; check each host institution's page for specific dates. --- ## Funding Amount - Funding typically covers travel, accommodation (often on-site), and a living allowance. - Award size and duration vary by fellowship and host institution (e.g., 3 months for doctoral fellowships at IZEA, up to 12 months for postdoctoral fellowships at GHI Washington or Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton). - Some fellowships also provide workspace and access to specialized libraries or resources. --- ## Eligibility Eligibility depends on the specific fellowship and host institution, but general criteria include: - Scholars in the historical humanities (history, art history, digital history, related disciplines). - Doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, and established academics are eligible for different programs. - Some fellowships are open to international applicants; others may have regional or institutional restrictions (e.g., European scholars for the Italian Academy at Columbia). - Specific requirements (such as PhD completion, research focus, or collaboration with host faculty) vary by program. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted either directly to the Gerda Henkel Foundation or via the host institution, depending on the fellowship. - Required materials typically include a research proposal, CV, letters of recommendation, and evidence of academic qualifications. - For the Commission for Ancient History and Epigraphy, applications are accepted quarterly and should be submitted at least six months before the intended start date. - For detailed procedures and up-to-date requirements, consult the fellowship-specific page or contact the relevant program manager. --- ## Additional Information - Each fellowship has its own focus and eligibility details; applicants should carefully review the relevant program page. - The Gerda Henkel Foundation also supports special initiatives (e.g., "Forced Migration," "Democracy," "Lost Cities")—see the foundation website for other funding streams. - Fellows benefit from vibrant academic environments, access to specialized resources, and opportunities for international networking. --- ## External Links - [Gerda Henkel Foundation Fellowships Overview](https://www.gerda-henkel-stiftung.de/en/fellowships?page_id=38) - [Commission for Ancient History and Epigraphy](https://www.gerda-henkel-stiftung.de/en/commission-for-ancient-history-and-epigraphy?page_id=128555) - [German Historical Institute Washington Fellowships (Digital History)](https://www.gerda-henkel-stiftung.de/en/german-historical-institute-washington?page_id=128495) - [Historisches Kolleg Munich Consolidator Fellowships](https://www.gerda-henkel-stiftung.de/en/historisches-kolleg-munich?page_id=128496) - [Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton Fellowships](https://www.gerda-henkel-stiftung.de/en/institute-for-advanced-study-princeton?page_id=128551) - [IZEA Halle Fellowships](https://www.gerda-henkel-stiftung.de/en/izea-halle-saale?page_id=128553) - [Contact page for Gerda Henkel Foundation](https://www.gerda-henkel-stiftung.de/en/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Office | Email | Phone | Notes | |-------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|--------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------| | Gerda Henkel Foundation (General) | [info@gerda-henkel-stiftung.de](mailto:info@gerda-henkel-stiftung.de) | +49 (0)211 93 65 24 - 0 | General inquiries | | Oleg Golberg, Project Manager Fellowships | [oleg.golberg@gerda-henkel-stiftung.de](mailto:oleg.golberg@gerda-henkel-stiftung.de) | | Fellowships: GHI Washington, Princeton, Vienna, etc. | | Anna Kuschmann, Project Manager | [kuschmann@gerda-henkel-stiftung.de](mailto:kuschmann@gerda-henkel-stiftung.de) | | Commission for Ancient History and Epigraphy, London, etc. | | Commission for Ancient History and Epigraphy | [info.aek@dainst.de](mailto:info.aek@dainst.de) | +49 (0)89 28676760 | Doctoral scholarships in Ancient History |

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