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Gerda Henkel Foundation PhD Scholarships (Historical Humanities)

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DAAD🇩🇪 GermanyDeadline: Rolling applications

Gerda Henkel funds historical-humanities PhD projects — €1,920/month plus travel, material costs and family allowances, ~50 awards a year, rolling admission.

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Scholarship Overview

ProviderDAAD
Host InstitutionDAAD
Host Country🇩🇪 Germany
Study LevelPhD
Field of StudyArchaeology, Historical sciences, History of art, History of law
Funding TypeFully Funded + Stipend
Valuescholarship base amount: 1,920 EUR per month; travel allowance: as required; material costs: as required; family allowance, if applicable: 480 EUR for academics with one child, +120 EUR for each additional child.
Durationbetween 12 to 24 months, extendable by up to 12 months
Application DeadlineRolling applicationsRolling applicationsRolling applications
Eligible NationalitiesAll nationalities
Application FeeFree
Last Updated3 November 2026
Official Websitewww2.daad.de

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Monthly Stipend

Who Can Apply?

Nationality

  • Open to all nationalities

Academic Requirements

  • Highly qualified, particularly gifted junior academics from the historical humanities with excellent academic standing and brilliant examination results; funding priority for archaeology, historical sciences, historical Islamic studies, history of art, history of law, prehistory and early history, history of science; approx. 50 scholarships each year; applications independent of nationality or place of work.

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

  • Application via gerda-henkel-stiftung.de

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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