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Käte Hamburger Centre for Cultural Practices of Reparation (KHK CURE), Saarland University
KHK CURE Fellowships 2027/2028
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A research fellowship at KHK CURE for an independent project related to reparation and irreparability, engaging with the 2027/2028 theme “Things” and at least one of the centre’s research areas. The fellowship is based in Saarbrücken and lasts six to twelve months.
Do I qualify 4 requirements for everyone + route options
Do I qualify
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Everyone needs
- profession currently professionally active in academia or pursuing scholarly activities Exact current official rule
- independent research project relevant to the centre's research topic and realised during the fellowship
- connect to at least one principal research area and engage with the 2027/2028 theme Things
- live in Saarbrücken and devote the fellowship to collaborative work at the centre and independent research Exact current official rule
These depend on how you qualify. The provider describes 2 ways, and you will not need all of them. The official page shows which applies to you.
- profession scholars working in cultural studies, scholars working in the humanities, scholars working in social sciences Exact current official rule
- degree completed PhD, submitted and defended by the application deadline Exact current official rule
- profession artist with a doctorate and experience in academic collaboration
Preferences and flexible criteria (1)
- nationality all nationalities
- Level of study
- Postdoctoral
- Fields of study
- Arts and humanities, Social sciences
What's covered Stipend only
- Funding type
- Stipend only
- Funding details
- Stipend of at least 6,100 to 7,200 euros per month before taxes, depending on qualifications, for fellows on unpaid leave or independent scholars (otherwise the home institution is paid for a teaching replacement). Travel to and from Saarbrücken reimbursed once; workspace provided. Call is pending BMFTR approval.
- Duration
- 6-12 months
- Host country
- Germany
- Host institution
- Käte Hamburger Centre for Cultural Practices of Reparation (KHK CURE), Saarland University
What I need Not listed here
- In-person requirements
- Required in-person study/placement/event
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Apply On uni-saarland.de
How to apply
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- Complete the CURE application form online and enter the abstract. Required Open this official step
- Prepare the first PDF containing a motivation letter (maximum 1 A4 page), a CV (maximum 3 A4 pages), and a publication list. Required
- Prepare a second PDF containing a project description with bibliography (maximum 5 A4 pages) that explains its connection to CURE’s research programme, at least one programme area, and the annual theme. Required
- Submit the application form and required PDFs using the form on the CURE application page by the deadline. Required Open this official step
- If no confirmation email arrives after submission, contact CURE at cure@khk.uni-saarland.de. Optional
- Deadline
- 30 November 2026
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- The call is pending approval by the BMFTR. Applications may be submitted in German, English, or French. The fellowship is in person; fellows are expected to live in Saarbrücken and participate in centre activities.
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