The Interdisciplinary Centre for European Enlightenment Studies (IZEA) at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg in Germany invites international applications for 2 postdoctoral fellowships and 1 doctoral fellowship in 2025.
Funded by the Gerda Henkel Foundation, these fellowships support innovative research on the history of knowledge and science, particularly focusing on Enlightenment-era knowledge practices and dissemination.
This fellowship offers access to exceptional resources at IZEA, including libraries and historical collections, and an opportunity to work alongside leading scholars in a stimulating academic setting.
Fellowship Benefits
- Postdoctoral Fellowships: Up to 3 months at €2,300/month
- Doctoral Fellowship: Up to 3 months at €1,600/month
- Research Environment: Fellows have their own office space at IZEA, access to invaluable academic resources, and are expected to present their work through a public lecture and contribute to the “Café Lumières” blog in collaboration with the Voltaire Foundation in Oxford.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to: Postdoctoral researchers and doctoral students
- Applicants should have a keen interest in the history of knowledge and science, particularly during the Enlightenment period.
Required Application Documents
- Research Proposal: Title and detailed outline of your project (maximum 5 pages).
- Letter of Motivation: Explain why you wish to undertake this fellowship and how your work aligns with IZEA’s goals.
- List of Publications: For doctoral applicants, a published article if available.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letter of Recommendation: For doctoral applicants only.
How to Apply?
Submit your application to Dr. Andrea Thiele, IZEA’s research coordinator, via email at andrea.thiele@izea.uni-halle.de as per this call letter: https://www.izea.uni-halle.de/en/opportunities/gerda_henkel.html.
Deadline to Apply: January 15, 2025.