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The Leibniz Institute of European History (IEG) awards fellowships for doctoral students in European history, the history of religion and other historical disciplines. The IEG funds PhD projects in European history from early modern to contemporary history.

IEG Fellowships provide a unique opportunity to pursue and finalise individual PhD projects while living and working at the Institute in Mainz for 6–12 months. The monthly stipend is currently €1,350. Additionally, it is possible to apply for family or child allowance.

Successful candidates are required to reside at the Institute in Mainz throughout the duration of their fellowship. They are expected to be active members on the IEG’s research community and to participate in the weekly colloquia and scholarly activities.

At the time of the application deadline, candidates should have pursued their PhD for a maximum of three years. PhD theses continue to be supervised under the auspices of the fellows' home universities.

The IEG has two deadlines each year for IEG Fellowships: February 15 and August 15. The next deadline for applications is August 15, 2024. Furhter information is available in this document.

Please direct any questions concerning the IEG Fellowship Programme to Ms. Joke Kabbert