Gerda Henkel Foundation Research Scholarships in Germany

Gerda Henkel Foundation Research Scholarships in Germany, 2021 is offered for Post Doc degree in the field of Archaeology, Historical Sciences, Prehistory and Early History, History of Science, Historical Islamic Studies, History of Art, History of Law. You can apply to this scholarship here. The deadline for the sending your application is 02 Jun 2021. This scholarship is provided by Gerda Henkel Stiftung and the value of this scholarship is Full Funding, Full and partial funding . This scholarship is open for: Open to all nationals.

• Degree: Post Doc
• Provided by: Gerda Henkel Stiftung

• Deadline: 02 Jun 2021
• Scholarship value: Full Funding, Full and partial funding

Value of Gerda Henkel Foundation Research Scholarships in Germany, 2021:

• The successful applicants of Gerda Henkel Foundation Research Scholarships in Germany, 2021 will receive full or partial scholarship.
• The recipient may be eligible for travel and other material expenses.

• The scholarships are open to Post-doctoral students of all nationalities.
• The academic excellence of the candidates is taken into consideration and highly qualified applicants are preferred.
• Candidates applying should be from subject areas related to Archaeology, Historical Sciences, Historical Islamic Studies, History of Art, History of Law, Prehistory and Early History, History of Science.
• The scholarship will be provided for up to 2 years.

Type and scope of the funding

Applications for research scholarships can be made directly by Postdocs or scholars with Post Doctoral Lecture Qualification. A research scholarship is usually applied for by one scholar who will work on a specific project on his own. An institutional affiliation is not necessary. The simultaneous receipt of salary or retirement pension and a research scholarship is not possible.

The funding period is generally between one and 24 months.

The period of support for Foundation stipend holders working on Ph.D. or research projects can be extended by up to 12 months if the holder becomes a parent during the period covered by the stipend and has an entitlement to maternity or parental leave. Individual arrangements must be discussed with the Foundation’s administrative office.

Application documents

From now on, it is only possible to apply electronically for the general research grants. The necessary application documents can be uploaded in the electronic application form.

The following documents must be included in an application for a research scholarship (in German or English):

• description of the research proposal (max. 8 pages)

  • plus bibliography if necessary (in addition to the max. 8 pages)
  • at least font size 11 and line spacing 1.5
  • please choose a readable font, e.g. Arial 11 pt. or Times New Roman 12 pt.

• time schedule and working plan with information about the necessary travel to archives, libraries and museums or other destinations

• description of the journeys to archives, museums or other destinations which are closely related to the subject of the project and detailed calculation of the costs (travel and lodging)
  • No flat-rate daily allowance or flat-rates for hotel expenses
  • no college or tuition fees

• calculation of material costs  (e.g. for photocopies or film versions of archive material, photographs, etc., not a lump sum for books)

• tabular curriculum vitae with list of publications

• copies of academic certificates (Masters, PhD, professorship, etc.; please do not send Bachelor certificates)

• one letter of recommendation
  • signed personally by the author and sent to the Gerda Henkel Foundation
  • signed version by email (as pdf-file to gutachten@gerda-henkel-stiftung.de) or fax is accepted
  • it is possible to submit more than one letter of recommendation

Please note that the Gerda Henkel Foundation will not contact any referees and the applicants are responsible for requesting the letters of recommendation themselves.

Please do not additionally send the documents by email or postal mail.