These are open to doctoral researchers 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. Further, The IEG has two deadlines each year for fellowships for doctoral students: February 15 and August 15.

Fellowship Value

1.Fellowship rates (from 01/01/2019)

The IEG Fellowships are jointly done by the federal and state governments. They also Provide funds for the fellowship. The fellowships are 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 during 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. Also, 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.

Eligibility

• Open to doctoral researchers from Germany and abroad who have at least a Masters level degree in history, theology or another discipline which works historically.

Application

attachments in the following order:

• Completed application form
• Curriculum vitae and List of publications (if applicable) (please do not send photos)
• outline of the Ph.D.-thesis (up to 15,000 characters excluding footnotes and spaces)
• structure of the Ph.D.-thesis
• a detailed timetable for the intended stay at the Institute
• copies of university transcripts and proofs of language competence