Gerda Henkel Fellowship 2025 at Martin Luther University Germany

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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.