PHD RESEARCH FUNDING ALERT: MAX WEBER INSTITUTE (2024)

Pursue Your PhD Research at the Max Weber Institute of Social Sciences (2024)

Application Deadline: August 15, 2024

Calling all international PhD students in history, theology, and related fields! The Max Weber Institute of Social Sciences (MWS) in Germany is offering exciting fellowship opportunities for your doctoral research.

Are You Eligible?

• You are an international PhD student enrolled in a full-time program.
• You are within the first 3 years of your doctoral studies (exceptions considered).
• Your dissertation research aligns with the institute’s focus on historical social sciences.

What MWS Offers:

• Research Fellowship: Conduct your research project at the MWS with a dedicated monthly stipend of €1,350 (funded by the German government).
• Focus on Your Work: MWS prioritizes your research, so no other employment or funding is allowed during the fellowship period.
• Family Support: If your partner accompanies you and has limited income, a family allowance may be available.

Application

• Deadline: August 15, 2024 (Apply now!)
• Required Documents:
  • Completed application form
  • CV and publication list (if applicable)
  • PhD thesis outline (maximum 15,000 characters)
  • PhD thesis structure
  • Research timeline for your stay at MWS
  • Copies of university transcripts and language proficiency proofs

This is a unique chance to advance your PhD research in a supportive, internationally renowned institute. Apply today!

Please ensure that any attachments are PDF files. 

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

Applications should be submitted by email to:

Leibniz Institute of European History
The Directors
Prof. Dr. Nicole Reinhardt | Prof. Dr. Johannes Paulmann
Re: Fellowship ApplicationPlease send your application to application@ieg-mainz.de.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the IEG Fellowships

Please note: MWS is a non-university research institution. Dissertations are completed under the supervision of your home university advisor.

Source: OFA