Applications are currently being accepted for The Max Weber Network Eastern Europe (MWNO) Research Scholarship Program. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About MWNO Research Scholarship Program
The MWNO Research Scholarships aim to support qualification projects that explore the historical dimensions of the Soviet Union and its successor states, as well as their relationships with Germany and neighboring regions. The program encourages transnational and transregional historical research, excluding stays in the applicant’s country of residence and currently Ukraine due to security concerns.
Benefits of MWNO Research Scholarship Program
- Scholarship Coverage: Reimbursement for travel costs and additional expenses during the research stay.
- Travel Allowance: Covers return ticket costs for research in one country; additional travel allowance for research in two regions.
MWNO Research Scholarship Program Requirements
- Academic Qualifications: Master’s degree or equivalent in humanities or social sciences.
- Affiliation: Must be affiliated with a university or research institution in Europe (excluding Russia and Belarus) or the South Caucasus.
- Research Connection: Preference for early career researchers connected with German research institutions.
Application Date and Process
- Prepare Application Documents:
- Completed application form
- Research project exposé and work plan (2-3 pages)
- Outline of research during the scholarship (1-2 pages)
- Confirmation of archive access
- Curriculum vitae (with publications if applicable)
- Recommendation letter from an academic supervisor or expert (1 page)
- Copy of university diploma or doctoral certificate
2. Submit Application:
Application Deadline
15 November, 2026
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