PhD Scholarships - Gerda Henkel Foundation
The Gerda Henkel Foundation PhD Scholarships fund early-career researchers worldwide conducting doctoral research in history, archaeology, and related historical humanities disciplines.
Funder: Gerda Henkel Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted any time; quarterly review)
Funding Amounts: €1,920/month for up to 2 years (possible 12-month extension); additional family and travel allowances available
Summary: Supports early-career researchers pursuing PhDs in the historical humanities, with a focus on history, archaeology, and related disciplines.
Key Information: Applicants must have graduated with a grade of 1.5 or better (or equivalent) and be no older than 27 at graduation (exceptions apply).
Description
The Gerda Henkel Foundation’s PhD Scholarships are designed to support early-career researchers conducting doctoral research in the historical humanities. The program is open to candidates worldwide whose proposed projects are rooted in fields such as Archaeology, History, Historical Islamic Studies, Art History, History of Law, Prehistory and Early History, and History of Science. Applications from related disciplines are accepted if the research question is historically oriented. The foundation aims to foster innovative scholarship and professional development, awarding approximately 50 scholarships annually.
