Numerous fellowships are being given out by the Leibniz Institute of European History for PhD research studies in Germany. PhD candidates with at least a Masters degree in history, theology, or a related historical field from Germany and outside are eligible for these.
At the time of accepting the fellowship, they had to be working toward their PhD for no more than three years, however there may be an exemption under special circumstances. At the conclusion of the financing period, fellows are required to turn in a final report on their work.
As a research institution that is not part of a university, the Institute does not hold any examinations and does not award any academic qualifications. Dissertations are completed under the supervision of the fellowship holder’s supervisor at her/his home university. The fellowships are used exclusively for the purpose of conducting the research project described in the application at the IEG.
Benefits:
The benefits of IEG Fellowships for Doctoral Students are:
- Fellowship rates (from 01/01/2019)
The IEG Fellowships are jointly funded by the federal and state government. The fellowships are used exclusively for the purpose of conducting the research project described in the application at the IEG. Thus, no other form of employment or funding can be pursued or availed of for the duration of the fellowship.
IEG Fellowship for doctoral students have a monthly value of € 1,350.
- Family allowance
Fellowship holders whose partners accompany them to Mainz and do not have an income of more than 450 euros per month may receive a family allowance. Please indicate in your application whether your partner accompanies you to Mainz. Fellows who come to Mainz accompanied by their underage children can apply for child allowance.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for these IEG Fellowships, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:
- Applicants must be international students
- Applicants must be a doctoral student
- Applicants must enrol in full-time program
- Dissertations are completed under the supervision of the fellowship holder’s supervisor at her/his home university.
Application:
Applications should be submitted by email to: application@ieg-mainz.de
Leibniz Institute of European History
The Directors
Prof. Irene Dingel and Prof. Johannes Paulmann
Re: Fellowship Application
Attachments are in the following order:
- The completed application form
- Curriculum vitae and a list of publications (if applicable) (please do not send photographs)
- An outline of the Ph.D.-thesis (up to 15,000 characters excluding footnotes and spaces)
- The structure of the Ph.D.-thesis
- A detailed timetable for the intended stay at the Institute
- Copies of university transcripts and proof of language competence
