Leo Baeck Fellowship Programme for International Students 2015 | Leo Baeck Institute London

Federal Ministry for Education and Research – Academic Foundation and Leo Baeck Institute London are offering Leo Baeck Fellowship Programme to doctoral students who pursue their research in the field of history and culture of German-speaking Jewry. Fellowship is open to students of any nationality at any institution of higher education. For the academic year 2015/16 up to twelve fellows will be selected for the programme. The fellowships are awarded for the period October 2015 to September 2016.

Study: Fellowships are awarded in the field of history and culture of German-speaking Jewry

Course Level: Fellowships are available for doctoral students who wish to carry out research in more than one country

Scholarship Provider: Federal Ministry for Education and Research – Academic Foundation and Leo Baeck Institute London

Scholarship can be taken at: Worldwide

Eligibility:

• University degree(s) with excellent marks
• Date of latest degree not before February 2012
• Formal qualification for doctoral studies
• Doctoral research project focusing on the history and culture of German-speaking Jewry

Scholarship Open for: Students of any nationality are eligible for these fellowships.

Number of awards: For the academic year 2015/16 up to twelve fellows will be selected for the programme.

Duration: The fellowships are awarded for the period October 2015 to September 2016. Students enrolled at a university in Germany may apply for an extension after the first year, if the Academic Foundation is able to provide the funding.

What does it cover?Fellows receive a stipend of 1,150 EUR per month, generally supplemented by a monthly research allowance of 100 EUR. For research trips and conference participation monthly supplements and travel allowances are available on application. Tuition fees are not covered.

Application Deadline: February 1, 2015