The Leibniz Institute of European History (IEG) in Mainz, Germany offers a variety of IEG Fellowships for researchers working on European history. These fellowships are intended to provide financial support and resources for researchers to conduct their work at the IEG.
International students are welcome to apply for LEG Fellowships for Doctoral Students 2023. The grant permits students to enrol in Fellowship level programmes at the Leibniz Institute of European History in the subject areas of history and theology. The scholarship application deadline is February 15, 2023.
The Leibniz Institute of European History (IEG) provides funding and support for young researchers, both at the doctoral and postdoctoral levels, to conduct research on European history. The research should centre on the religious, political, social, and cultural aspects of Europe from the early modern era to 1989/90. The institute encourages research projects that compare different regions and countries, cross national boundaries, and examine the transfer of ideas and practices. Additionally, it welcomes projects that focus on intellectual, theological, and religious history.
The IEG provides an opportunity for fellowship recipients to collaborate and work closely with the institute’s academic staff. Each fellow is paired with a designated staff member who serves as a mentor and advisor throughout their fellowship. To be eligible for funding, research projects must have a minimum duration of six months. Fellowship recipients are required to reside and work on their research at the institute’s building in Mainz, where they have access to the institute’s specialized library and other resources. However, they are also allowed to take short trips for research purposes, such as visiting archives, and libraries and attending conferences. The official languages of the IEG are German and English, and proficiency in both languages is required to participate in discussions and activities at the institute.
IEG Fellowships Benefits:
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 has 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 a child allowance.