IEG Fellowships for Doctoral Students

PhD candidates with at least a Masters degree in history, theology, or a related historical field from Germany and outside are eligible for these. At the time of the application deadline, they had to have been working toward their PhD for no more than three years; however, there may be well-supported exceptions to this requirement. The Institute does not conduct exams or provide degrees because it is a research organization that is independent of a university. The fellowship holder’s home university supervisor oversees the completion of their dissertation.

IEG Fellowships

Aims and Benefits

1. Fellowship rates (from 01/01/2019)

The IEG Fellowships are jointly funded by the federal and state governments. The fellowships are used exclusively for the purpose of conducting the research project described in the application at the IEG. Thus, no other form of employment or funding can be pursued or availed of for the duration of the fellowship.

IEG Fellowships for doctoral students have a monthly value of €1,350.

2. Family allowance

Fellowship holders whose partners accompany them to Mainz and do not have an income of more than 450 euros per month may receive a family allowance. Please indicate in your application whether your partner accompanies you to Mainz.

Fellows who come to Mainz accompanied by their underage children can apply for child allowance.

Courses

• History
• Theology

Requirements / Qualification

To be eligible for these IEG Fellowships, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:

• Applicants must be international students
• The applicant must be a doctoral student
• Applicants must enrol in full-time program
• Dissertations are completed under the supervision of the fellowship holder’s supervisor at her/his home university.

How to Apply

Application documents are in the following order:

1. The completed application form
2. Curriculum vitae and a list of publications (if applicable) (please do not send photographs.)
3. An outline of the Ph.D. .D.-thesis (up to 15,000 characters, excluding footnotes and spaces)
4. The structure of the Ph.D. thesis
5. A detailed timetable for the intended stay at the Institute
6. Copies of university transcripts and proof of language competence

Please ensure that any attachments are PDF files. 
Please send your application to application@ieg-mainz.de.

For more details, visit IEG website.