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Application Deadline: May 17, 2023.
Scholarship Description:
General Research Grants: Postdoc Scholarships 2023-24 is open for International Students . The scholarship allows PhD level programme(s) in the field of Archaeology, Islamic Studies, History of Art, History of Science, History of Law, historical Islamic studies, Pre history and Early history taught at Gerda Henkel Foundation .
Applications for research scholarships can be submitted by individuals who have completed their postdoctoral studies or have postdoctoral qualifications. These scholarships are typically for individual projects and do not require an institutional affiliation. It is not possible to receive a salary or pension while also receiving a research scholarship. The duration of funding is typically between one and two years. If a scholarship recipient becomes a parent during the funding period and is eligible for maternity or parental leave, the duration of support may be extended by up to one year. Any such arrangements must be discussed with the scholarship administrator.
The Gerda Henkel Foundation is a German foundation that supports research in the humanities and social sciences, with a focus on history, archaeology, and Islamic studies. Established in 1976, the foundation provides funding for individual researchers, research projects, and institutions through a variety of programs and grants. The foundation also supports the preservation of cultural heritage and the promotion of international academic exchange. The Gerda Henkel Foundation is one of the largest private research sponsors in Germany and has a reputation for supporting high-quality, innovative research.
Degree Level:
General Research Grants: Postdoc Scholarships 2023-24 is available to undertake PhD level programs at Gerda Henkel Foundation.
Available Subjects:
Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.
- Archaeology
- Islamic Studies
- History of Art
- History of Science
- History of Law
- historical Islamic studies
- Pre history and Early history
Scholarship Benefits:
Research Scholarships for Postdocs
Monthly scholarship award: 2,300 euros
• for one child: EUR 400
• for each further child: EUR 100
The family grant is awarded for children who have not yet turned 18.
Monthly endowment for scholarships abroad: 575 euros
Travel aid: as required
Material aid: as required
Research Scholarships after Post Doctoral Lecture Qualification
Monthly scholarship award: 3,100 euros
The higher grant rate is approved after successful conclusion of the professorial examinations (habilitation) process and/or alternatively at the earliest after positive interim evaluation for a junior professorship. For applicants from academic systems that do not envisage habilitations, the Foundation recognizes holding a tenured position as an associate professor or as a full professor or distinguished professor (in the US system) or as a senior lecturer or as a reader/professor (in the Commonwealth system) as an equivalent of passing junior professorial examinations. The administration of the Foundation can in individual cases assess other national qualification levels.
• for one child: EUR 400
• for each further child: EUR 100
The family grant is awarded for children who have not yet turned 18.
Monthly endowment for scholarships abroad: 775 euros
Travel aid: as required
Material aid: as required
Eligible Nationalities:
This scholarship is open to international students.
Eligibility Criteria:
Eligibility Criteria for New Applicants:
• Applications for a “research scholarship for post-doctoral researchers” may only be made if applicants received their PhD within the last ten years. The relevant date is that on the PhD certificate. (This restriction does not apply to research scholarships after Post Doctoral Lecture Qualification.)
• The dissertation must have already been published at the time the application is made. The presentation of a publishing contract is not sufficient in this regard.
• The topic of the proposed research project must clearly differ from the topic of the PhD thesis.
Criteria for applicants previously funded by the Foundation
• Applications may only be made if applicants received a previous Gerda Henkel Foundation research scholarship more than five years ago. The relevant date for calculating the timeframe is the date on the final report.
Criteria for applicants previously rejected by the Foundation
• No renewed application for a project rejected by the Gerda Henkel Foundation may be made.
• Applications for a new project may be made if the last rejected application was made more than three years ago. The relevant date for calculating the timeframe is the date on the letter of rejection.
