IEG 2022 Fellowships for Doctoral Students

These are open to PhD students from Germany and abroad who have at least a Masters level degree in history, theology or another discipline which works historically. They must have been pursuing their doctorate for no more than three years at the time of taking up the fellowship, though exceptions may be made in exceptional circumstances. 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. 

• Table of Content
• About Leibniz Institute of European History (IEG)
• IEG Fellowships for Doctoral Students
• Aim and Benefits of IEG Fellowships for Doctoral Students
• Requirements for IEG Fellowships for Doctoral Students Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Leibniz Institute of European History (IEG)

The Leibniz Institute of European History (IEG) in Mainz is a non-profit institution devoted to academic research that is not part of a university. It is an independent research institute and it has been a member of the Leibniz Association since 2012. Its purpose is to conduct academic research on European history. The Institute fulfils this purpose through the individual and joint research efforts of its staff and through the research scholarships and fellowships that it awards to academics both from Germany and abroad.... continue reading

IEG Fellowships for Doctoral Students

Aim and Benefits of IEG Fellowships for Doctoral Students

1. 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.

2. 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

Requirements for IEG Fellowships for Doctoral Students Qualification

These are open to PhD students from Germany and abroad who have at least a Masters level degree in history, theology or another discipline which works historically.

They must have been pursuing their doctorate for no more than three years at the time of taking up the fellowship, though exceptions may be made in exceptional circumstances

Documents Required for Application

Attachments in the following order:

1. the completed application form
2. curriculum vitae and a list of publications (if applicable) (please do not send photographs)
3. an outline of the Ph.D.-thesis (up to 15,000 characters excluding footnotes and spaces)
4. the structure of the Ph.D.-thesis
5. a detailed timetable for the intended stay at the Institute
6. copies of university transcripts and proof of language competence 

Please ensure that any attachments are PDF files. 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Please use the IEG application form which can be found under Downloads on the right. 
 

Applications should be submitted by email to: [email protected]

Leibniz Institute of European History
The Directors
Prof. Irene Dingel and Prof. Johannes Paulmann
Re: Fellowship Application

Please send your application to [email protected].

For more details, visit IEG website.