IEG Mainz PhD Fellowship Program 2027 supports PhD researchers in European history with a six- to twelve-month fellowship in Mainz to work on dissertation completion. The IEG Mainz Scholarship provides a stipend, access to institute facilities, and academic mentorship to help advance and finish dissertation chapters.
The fellowship is offered by the Leibniz Institute of European History (IEG) in Mainz. Fellows must remain enrolled and supervised at their home university while in residence at the IEG and participate in academic events, colloquia, and present their work during the funded stay.
IEG Mainz PhD Fellowship Benefits
- Selected PhD fellows get €1,650 a month, access to the institute’s workplace and library, and mentorship from IEG experts.
- Family allowance: €250 for a partner, €400 for the first child and €100 for each additional child
- Fellows can rent a reasonably priced room in the institute’s housing and apply for family allowances, subject to availability.
- Throughout the fellowship, you must reside in Mainz, take part in academic events and weekly colloquia, and give at least one presentation of your work.
- During the supported term, paid employment and concurrent financial support are prohibited.
IEG Mainz PhD Fellowship Eligibility Criteria
- All International and German doctoral researchers can apply.
- While attending the IEG for six to twelve months, you must continue to be enrolled and supervised at your home university.
- By the deadline, you should typically have spent no more than three years working on your dissertation; exemptions may be considered.
- Your dissertation should have a developed idea that will benefit from a six- to twelve-month writing term in Mainz, and your source research must already be sufficiently progressed.
- The research issue, technique, current work, and chapters you plan to finish in Mainz should all be clearly stated in your proposal.
- For this completion-oriented fellowship, a generic PhD proposal that still primarily focuses on future data collecting might be too early.
- One letter from your primary PhD supervisor and another from an outside scholar at a different university or in a related field are required.
- By the deadline, the referees—not the applicant—must send their signed PDF letters straight to [email protected] via email.
Required Documents
- Completed Application Form
- A valid passport
- Academic Transcript
- Degree Certificate
- Academic CV and publication list, if applicable;
- Dissertation table of contents;
- Project description limited to 15,000 characters, excluding spaces and footnotes;
- Detailed work plan and timeline for your stay;
- Language certificates, where applicable.
- Other Relevant Supporting Documents
How to Apply for IEG Mainz PhD Fellowship
- Verify if the European-history research profile of the IEG is appropriate for your dissertation.
- Choose your strongest language and prepare the application in either German or English.
- Establish a reasonable writing plan for six to twelve months.
- Prior to the gateway opening, arrange both academic references.
- Use the official website to submit the online IEG Mainz PhD fellowship application.
- Documents Required: Completed Application Form
- Documents Required: A valid passport
- Documents Required: Academic Transcript
- Documents Required: Degree Certificate
- Documents Required: Academic CV and publication list, if applicable
- Documents Required: Dissertation table of contents
- Documents Required: Project description limited to 15,000 characters, excluding spaces and footnotes
- Documents Required: Detailed work plan and timeline for your stay
- Documents Required: Language certificates, where applicable
- By-deadline requirement: Referees must send signed PDF letters directly to [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the IEG Mainz PhD Fellowship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and how to apply for the doctoral fellowship at the Leibniz Institute of European History.
What is the IEG Mainz PhD fellowship?
The IEG Mainz PhD fellowship is a six- to twelve-month residency at the Leibniz Institute of European History in Mainz aimed at dissertation completion in European history. It provides a monthly stipend, access to institute facilities and mentorship, and requires residence in Mainz with participation in academic events and at least one presentation during the stay.
Who is eligible to apply?
All international and German doctoral researchers in European history can apply. Applicants must remain enrolled and supervised at their home university while in Mainz. Typically, applicants should have spent no more than three years on their dissertation by the deadline, though justified exemptions may be considered.
What financial support does the fellowship provide?
Selected PhD fellows receive a stipend of €1,650 per month, access to the institute’s workplace and library, and mentorship. Family allowances are available (€250 for a partner, €400 for the first child, €100 for each additional child), and affordable institute housing can be applied for, subject to availability.
Are there restrictions during the fellowship?
Yes. During the supported term, paid employment and concurrent financial support are prohibited. Fellows must reside in Mainz, take part in academic events and weekly colloquia, and present their work at least once during the fellowship period.
What documents are required for the application?
Required documents include a completed application form, valid passport, academic transcript, degree certificate, academic CV and publication list (if applicable), dissertation table of contents, project description (max 15,000 characters), detailed work plan and timeline, and language certificates where applicable.
How many reference letters are needed and how should they be submitted?
Two reference letters are required: one from the primary PhD supervisor and one from an outside scholar at a different university or related field. By the deadline, referees must send their signed PDF letters directly to [email protected]; they must not be submitted by the applicant.
What should the project proposal include?
The proposal should clearly state the research issue, methodology, current work, and the chapters planned to be completed in Mainz. For this completion-oriented fellowship, proposals focused mainly on future data collection may be considered premature; the project should be at a stage suited to a writing residency.
In which languages can I apply?
Applications can be prepared and submitted in either German or English. Applicants are advised to choose their strongest language when preparing the application materials to best present their project and plan for the residency.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline for the IEG Mainz PhD Fellowship 2027 is 15 February 2027. Applicants should ensure referees submit signed PDF recommendation letters directly to [email protected] by this date.
How do I submit my application?
Applicants should verify fit with the IEG’s European history profile, prepare a six- to twelve-month writing plan, arrange references in advance, and submit the online application through the official IEG website. The site also provides details on required documents and submission procedures.
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