Gerda Henkel Visiting Professorships at the German Historical Institute London
The Gerda Henkel Visiting Professorships support German historians in conducting advanced research and teaching on modern German history at the German Historical Institute London and LSE.
Funder: Gerda Henkel Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Projected application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Funding amount and duration not specified; typically covers salary and research expenses for the professorship term.
Summary: Supports international research collaboration in the humanities through visiting professorships for German historians at the German Historical Institute London, with teaching at LSE and a focus on modern German history.
Description
The Gerda Henkel Visiting Professorships at the German Historical Institute London are prestigious appointments designed to strengthen international research collaboration in the humanities, particularly in modern German history (from 1890 to the present) within a broader European context. These professorships enable accomplished historians from German universities to pursue advanced research, participate in academic life at the German Historical Institute London, and contribute to teaching—most notably by leading a seminar at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) as part of the MA curriculum. The program fosters scholarly exchange and aims to enrich cross-border academic discourse between Germany and the UK.
