HAB Fellowship 2028 in Germany | Fully Funded
The HAB Fellowship supports researchers at the Herzog August Bibliothek in Germany with monthly stipends, travel grants, and family supplements. International scholars conducting source research are eligible to apply.
Deadline: Jan 31, 2027Updated:
Overview
The HAB Fellowship is hosted by the Herzog August Bibliothek (HAB) in Wolfenbüttel, Germany, and is funded by the State of Lower Saxony. It provides scholars with intensive access to historical, medieval, and early-modern collections. Two primary formats are available:
- Post-doc Fellowship: Designed for recent postdoctoral researchers.
- Short-term Fellowship: Intended for researchers ranging from post-docs to emeriti scholars.
Benefits
- Post-doc Fellowship: Monthly stipend of €2,200 for 6 to 10 months, travel reimbursement up to €2,000, and family supplements ranging from €300 to €500 depending on the number of children.
- Short-term Fellowship: Monthly stipend of €1,800 for 1 to 3 months, plus a travel subsidy between €150 and €650 based on origin.
Eligibility
- International applicants are welcome to apply globally.
- Projects must require intensive onsite use of HAB's holdings, manuscripts, and rare books across relevant humanities disciplines.
- Post-doc applicants must be within six years of receiving their PhD award.
How to Apply
Applicants must complete the following steps to submit their candidacy:
- Request application forms via email, specifying the research focus and including the keyword “Post-doc” or “Short-term”.
- Prepare the required documentation, including the application form, a research proposal referencing specific HAB holdings, proof of academic status or PhD award date, a CV, and recommendation letters.
- Submit the finalized application materials for evaluation by external experts and the HAB Scientific Advisory Board.
Deadline
The application deadline is 31 January 2027.