PhD Scholarships - Gerda Henkel Foundation
The Gerda Henkel Foundation's PhD Scholarships support doctoral research in historical humanities, fostering innovative, historically focused scholarship across a range of related disciplines.
Funder: Gerda Henkel Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted any time; quarterly review)
Funding Amounts: €1,920/month for up to 2 years (extendable by 12 months); family and travel/material allowances available
Summary: Supports doctoral candidates in historical humanities with full-time scholarships to advance in-depth research and academic development.
Key Information: Strict eligibility: age and academic grade limits apply; international applicants welcome.
Description
The Gerda Henkel Foundation offers PhD Scholarships aimed at early-career researchers in the historical humanities. Each year, approximately 50 scholarships are awarded to doctoral candidates pursuing research in fields such as Archaeology, History, Historical Islamic Studies, Art History, History of Law, Prehistory and Early History, and History of Science. Projects from adjacent disciplines are considered if the central research question is historically oriented. The program prioritizes academic excellence and professional growth, providing substantial financial support for up to three years (two years standard, plus a possible one-year extension). Applications are accepted from candidates worldwide, regardless of nationality or place of research.
