Scholarship for excellent postdoctoral scientists from East Central Europe
The Gotha Research Center at the University of Erfurt, the Francke Foundations in Halle and the Herzog August Library in Wolfenbüttel plan to award a three-month scholarship to scientists with excellent doctorates from the East-Central European region from 2024. The scholarship is open to all historically oriented disciplines. The aim of the scholarship is to support projects that research the holdings of all three institutions and connect them with each other. The aim is to sharpen the view of Central European connections in the pre-modern period.
The institutions involved, the Gotha research campus, the Francke Foundations in Halle and the Herzog August Library in Wolfenbüttel, are important collection and research institutions for the cultural history of the European pre-modern period. They have high-quality early modern sources. The joint scholarship program is intended to better network the research potential of these institutions.
The program is aimed particularly at “Early Career Researchers”. In addition to optimal conditions, the host institutions offer family benefits that are specifically tailored to the needs of this group. It is possible to supplement the scholarship with a family allowance, and the institutions provide support in arranging childcare options.
The scholarship is funded by the Dorothee Wilms Foundation in the Stifterverband. Interested parties can apply until October 31, 2023. The stay under the scholarship lasts three months between January 1st and August 31st, 2024. During this time, the scholarship holders must reside in at least one of the three locations and complete stays of at least two weeks at all three institutions. A travel allowance is also provided.
The complete call for applications with information on the required documents can be found on the Gotha Research Center website at the University of Erfurt.
FAQs
1. Who awards the scholarship?
The scholarship is awarded by the Gotha Research Center at the University of Erfurt, the Francke Foundations in Halle and the Herzog August Library in Wolfenbüttel.
2. What are the requirements for the scholarship?
The scholarship is open to academics with excellent doctorates from the East Central European region who work in historically oriented disciplines.
3. What is the aim of the scholarship?
The scholarship is intended to support projects that deal with the research of the holdings of the participating institutions and connect them with each other in order to sharpen the view of Central European connections in the pre-modern period.
4. What benefits does the scholarship offer?
The scholarship offers optimal conditions at three renowned German research institutions and special family benefits for early career researchers. There is also the option of supplementing the scholarship with a family allowance.
5. Until when can applications be submitted?
Applications can be submitted until October 31, 2023.
6. How long does the scholarship last?
The scholarship extends over a period of three months between January 1st and August 31st, 2024. During this time, scholarship holders must reside at least in one of the three locations and complete stays of at least two weeks at all three institutions.
7. Is there a travel allowance?
Yes, a travel allowance is provided.
8. Where can I find the complete advertisement and information about the required documents?
The advertisement and information on the required documents can be found on the website of the Gotha Research Center at the University of Erfurt.
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