Pre-Dissertation Fellowships in German and European History (West Coast USA / Canada)
Forecasted
The Fritz Thyssen Foundation's fellowship supports West Coast North American doctoral students in conducting early-stage research in German and European history using German archives and libraries.
Funder: Fritz Thyssen Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 | February 2027
Funding Amounts: Covers 4–6 week research stays in Germany; typical support includes travel and research costs (exact amount varies).
Summary: Supports early-stage doctoral students at West Coast North American universities to conduct preliminary research in German and European history using German archives and libraries.
Key Information: Eligibility limited to doctoral students at select West Coast USA/Canada universities; administered via UC Berkeley and German Historical Institute Washington.
Description
This special fellowship program, funded by the Fritz Thyssen Foundation and administered in partnership with UC Berkeley and the German Historical Institute Washington, is designed to support doctoral students enrolled at West Coast North American universities who are conducting research in German and European history. The fellowship enables recipients to carry out four to six weeks of preliminary dissertation research in German archives and libraries, strengthening archival skills, fostering transatlantic academic exchange, and revitalizing the study of German and European history among emerging historians in the Pacific Coast region.
Since its launch in 2019, the program has supported a diverse cohort of doctoral researchers working on topics ranging from environmental history to Holocaust studies and medieval history. The fellowship not only provides critical research opportunities but also aims to reinforce academic ties between North America and Germany.
