PhD Scholarships - Gerda Henkel Foundation
The Gerda Henkel Foundation PhD scholarships fund early-career researchers worldwide to conduct independent doctoral research in the historical humanities for up to three years.
Funder: Gerda Henkel Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted any time; quarterly committee reviews)
Funding Amounts: €1,920/month for up to 2 years, extendable by 12 months; additional allowances for family (€480/child, €120/each further child) and overseas (€480/month); travel and material aid as needed.
Summary: Supports early-career researchers pursuing PhDs in the historical humanities with comprehensive scholarships for independent research and professional development.
Key Information: Strict eligibility on age at graduation (≤27), degree grade (≥1.5/A equivalent), and fields with a historical focus; application is fully digital.
Description
The Gerda Henkel Foundation's PhD scholarships are designed to foster early-career researchers in the historical humanities, including fields such as archaeology, history, art history, historical Islamic studies, history of law, prehistory and early history, and history of science. Projects in related disciplines may also be eligible if their core research question is historically oriented. The scholarship supports independent research, professional development, and associated costs, enabling recipients to focus full-time on their doctoral studies for up to three years.
