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

October 2026 (application deadline, projected)

Amount and duration not specified; details must be confirmed with the Foundation or Stanford University.

Supports a visiting professorship at Stanford University to promote international research collaboration in German Studies.

Eligibility, funding, and application details are not published; direct inquiry required.

--- ## Description The Gerda Henkel Visiting Professor in German Studies is a position hosted at Stanford University, established through a partnership with the Gerda Henkel Foundation. This program aims to foster international research collaboration in the field of German Studies by enabling a distinguished scholar to spend a period at Stanford as a visiting professor. The specific teaching or research duties, focus areas within German Studies, and career stage requirements are not detailed in the available program descriptions. Applicants are advised to consult the official call or contact the Gerda Henkel Foundation or Stanford University directly for comprehensive information. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026: Application deadline (anticipated/projected) for the Gerda Henkel Visiting Professor in German Studies *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The award amount, covered costs (such as salary, travel, or housing), and duration of the professorship are not specified in public materials. - Prospective applicants should confirm financial terms and duration with the Gerda Henkel Foundation or Stanford University. --- ## Eligibility - No explicit eligibility criteria (such as required qualifications, academic rank, nationality, or language requirements) are published in the current program overview. - Applicants should directly contact the Gerda Henkel Foundation or Stanford University for full eligibility requirements. --- ## Application Process - Application procedures, required materials, and submission details are not provided in the public program listing. - Researchers interested in applying must consult the official program call or contact the responsible persons at the Gerda Henkel Foundation or Stanford University for up-to-date instructions and requirements. --- ## Additional Information - The position is part of the Gerda Henkel Foundation’s international fellowships and visiting-professor programs, which support research in the historical humanities and the promotion of international scholarly exchange. - The program’s specifics (teaching load, research expectations, benefits) are not published and may vary from year to year or depend on institutional arrangements. --- ## External Links - [Gerda Henkel Foundation Fellowships Overview](https://www.gerda-henkel-stiftung.de/en/fellowships?page_id=38) - [Gerda Henkel Foundation Homepage](https://www.gerda-henkel-stiftung.de/en) - [Stanford University German Studies](https://dlcl.stanford.edu/departments/german-studies) (for potential host department contact) - [General References – Gerda Henkel Foundation](https://www.gerda-henkel-stiftung.de/en/en/general-references?page_id=31) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role/Responsibility | Email | |----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------| | Oleg Golberg | Project Manager (Stanford University, fellowships) | [oleg.golberg@gerda-henkel-stiftung.de](mailto:oleg.golberg@gerda-henkel-stiftung.de) | | Anna Kuschmann, M.A. | Project Manager (General Research & PhD Grants) | [kuschmann@gerda-henkel-stiftung.de](mailto:kuschmann@gerda-henkel-stiftung.de) | | General Contact | Gerda Henkel Foundation | [info@gerda-henkel-stiftung.de](mailto:info@gerda-henkel-stiftung.de) | For program specifics, applicants should also consider contacting the relevant department at Stanford University.

Gerda Henkel Visiting Professor in German Studies

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