Apply now for the Leo Baeck Fellowship program, which allows you to study in Germany. This page offers comprehensive details about the fellowship, including with information on its advantages and the exact steps involved in applying.
International students can apply for fully supported research scholarships through the Leo Baeck Fellowship program for 2025–2026. A monthly stipend of EUR 1,550 is given to recipients, in addition to a EUR 100 research cost allowance.
For doctorate students conducting dissertation research in the area of Central European Jewish history and culture, there is an international fellowship program. Projects from any historical period, academic field (including philosophy, literature, history, and musicology), or geographic location (Europe, America, or Israel) are acceptable as long as they have some connection to German-speaking Judaism.
Eligibility Criteria:
- a university degree or degrees with outstanding academic standing
- The most recent degree earned no earlier than March 2020 Acceptance into a doctoral program at an accredited university or formal qualification for doctoral study
- The history and culture of Central European Jews were the subject of the research study.
Host: Germany
Eligible Countries: All world countries
Benefits:
- The monthly remuneration for fellows is €1,550.
- There’s also a €100 monthly research budget available.
- Fellows are eligible to apply for additional benefits such as childcare and health insurance (up to €100/month), as well as travel reimbursement for international conferences and research trips.
- Up to a maximum of €10,000, contributions toward tuition for students studying outside of Germany may also be made.
- The general guidelines established by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) are adhered to by all financing.
Deadline: March 01, 2025
