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Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities: Hannah Arendt Fellowships

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Hannah Arendt Fellowships host international humanities/social-science scholars in Lower Saxony for up to 6 months — 'no gain, no loss' funding plus travel, accommodation and family support; 10 fellows a year.

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Scholarship Overview

ProviderDAAD
Host InstitutionDAAD
Host Country🇩🇪 Germany
Study LevelPostdoctoral
Field of StudyHumanities, Cultural studies, Social Sciences
Funding TypeFully Funded + Stipend
ValueUp to six-month research residency at a host institution in Lower Saxony; competitive scholarship based on a “no gain, no loss” principle, or compensatory payment to the home institution; travel and accommodation allowances; family support, if applicable; integration into the host institution with tailored academic and networking support.
DurationUp to 6 months
Application DeadlineDeadline not publishedDeadline not published
Eligible NationalitiesAll nationalities
Application FeeFree
Last Updated3 November 2026
Official Websitewww2.daad.de

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Monthly Stipend
Accommodation
Airfare

Who Can Apply?

Nationality

  • Open to all nationalities

Academic Requirements

  • Outstanding international researchers with at least a completed doctorate working in the humanities, cultural studies, or social sciences, for independent research (free from teaching obligations) at universities and non-university research institutions throughout Lower Saxony in a decentralised residency model with a local tandem partner; a zukunft.niedersachsen initiative (Lower Saxony Ministry of Science and Culture and Volkswagen Foundation) coordinated by the Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities; selection by an independent international committee.

Language Requirements

Not specified

Age & Experience

Not specified

How to Apply

  1. 1

    Check eligibility

  2. 2

    Prepare required documents

  3. 3

    Apply for admission if required

  4. 4

    Complete scholarship application

  5. 5

    Submit before deadline

  6. 6

    Wait for the result

Required Documents

  • Single PDF: signed application and letter of intent (applicant, tandem partner, host), CV with key publications, project proposal (max 3 pages/1,500 words)

Before You Apply

Always verify the scholarship information on the official provider website. Scholarship deadlines, requirements, funding details, and eligibility can change.

Last Verified: 12 September 2026Last Updated: 3 November 2026Source: Official ProviderVerification Status:
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