Long-term Visiting Fellowships at the GHI
Forecasted
The Long-term Visiting Fellowships at the German Historical Institute Washington support doctoral and postdoctoral scholars conducting advanced historical research in Washington, DC for 6 to 12 months.
Funder: German Historical Institute Washington
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Monthly stipend: €2,400 (doctoral) or €3,400 (postdoctoral); duration 6–12 months; travel subsidy included.
Summary: Supports doctoral and postdoctoral scholars in history and related fields for extended research residencies (6–12 months) at GHI Washington.
Key Information: Fellowship is in-residence in Washington, DC; open to North American and European scholars; preference for dissertation or second book projects.
Description
The Long-term Visiting Fellowships at the German Historical Institute Washington (GHI) provide advanced doctoral candidates and postdoctoral scholars the opportunity to conduct extended research residencies of 6 to 12 months in Washington, DC. Fellows pursue projects in broad thematic areas such as German, European, and Jewish history; transatlantic history; the history of migration and mobility; and the study of empires and their legacies, with a particular interest in transnational or global perspectives and digital history approaches. Fellows benefit from access to major research resources in the Washington area (e.g., Library of Congress, National Archives) and are expected to participate in GHI activities and scholarly events while advancing their own research.
