Applications are currently being accepted for the Herzog August Bibliothek (HAB) Fellowship 2028 in Germany. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About HAB Fellowship in Germany
HAB Fellowship supports researchers who need intensive access to the Herzog August Bibliothek’s medieval, early‑modern, and historical collections. The HAB Fellowship offers Post‑doc and Short‑term formats with monthly stipends and travel support to enable focused source research.
The fellowships are provided by the Herzog August Bibliothek (HAB) in Wolfenbüttel, Germany, funded by the State of Lower Saxony. HAB selects fellows via external review and its Scientific Advisory Board and requires proposals that reference specific HAB holdings.
Benefits of HAB Fellowship in Germany
- Post‑doc Fellowship:
- €2,200/month for 6–10 months.
- Travel reimbursement up to €2,000.
- Family supplement: €300 (one child), €400 (two children), €500 (three+ children).
- Short‑term Fellowship:
- €1,800/month for 1–3 months.
- Travel subsidy €150–€650 (depending on origin).
HAB Fellowship in Germany Requirements
- For Post‑doc Fellowships: Be within 6 years of PhD award (PhD awarded in 2021 or later for 2027 applications).
- For Short‑term Fellowships: Be post‑docs through emeriti scholars needing focused source research.
- Demonstrate that their project requires HAB’s historical holdings.
- International applicants are eligible.
Application Date and Process
- Request application forms via email
- State your research focus and include keyword: “Post‑doc” or “Short‑term”.
- Complete and submit application documents.
- Applications reviewed by external experts; final selection by HAB Advisory Board.
Application Deadline
31 January, 2027
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