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Leibniz Centre for Contemporary History Potsdam (ZZF)
Leibniz Summer Fellowships
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Two-month research fellowships for international scholars to pursue individual research in Germany while participating in a historical research centre’s academic life.
Do I qualify 4 requirements for everyone + route options
Do I qualify
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Everyone needs
- outstanding academic record
- career stage postdoctoral standing
- degree doctoral degree held at the time of application Exact current official rule
- Not open to: residence Germany 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.
- research relevant to twentieth-century German history
- research relevant to twentieth-century European history, including Eastern European history
Preferences and flexible criteria (2)
- reside in Berlin or Potsdam for two consecutive months between April and October 2027
- institution one or more ZZF research departments
Not open to: reside outside of Germany
- Level of study
- Postdoctoral
- Fields of study
- Arts and humanities
What's covered Stipend only
- Funding type
- Stipend only
- Funding details
- Monthly grant of EUR 3,000 for a two-month stay, expected to cover all living and travelling expenses including appropriate insurance; office space and facilities provided.
- Duration
- < 6 months
- Host country
- Germany
- Host institution
- Leibniz Centre for Contemporary History Potsdam (ZZF)
What I need Not listed here
- In-person requirements
- Required in-person study/placement/event
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How to apply
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- Prepare a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, list of publications, and project proposal not exceeding 1,500 words; applications may be in English or German. Combine the documents into a single PDF attachment. Required
- Send the application by email with the single PDF attachment to fellowships@zzf-potsdam.de. Required
- Deadline
- 30 November 2026
- Deadline notes
- Decisions will be announced no later than December 31, 2026.
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- Applications are accepted in English or German and must include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, list of publications, and project proposal not exceeding 1,500 words. Send the application in a single PDF attachment by email to fellowships@zzf-potsdam.de. Letters of recommendation are not required.
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