Leibniz Summer Fellowships 2027 in Germany: International Postdoctoral Researchers Can Receive €3,000 Per Month for Contemporary History Research
International postdoctoral researchers specializing in twentieth-century German, European, or Eastern European history can apply for a two-month research residency in Germany. Successful fellows receive €3,000 per month to conduct independent research at the Leibniz Centre for Contemporary History Potsdam.
Overview
The Leibniz Summer Fellowships 2027 invite international scholars to spend two consecutive months conducting independent research in Berlin or Potsdam, Germany. Offered by the Leibniz Centre for Contemporary History Potsdam (ZZF), the program supports postdoctoral researchers focusing on twentieth-century German, European, or Eastern European history. Fellows gain access to specialist institutional resources, office space, and the opportunity to engage with ZZF's academic departments and research seminars.
Benefits
- A monthly grant of €3,000, totaling €6,000 for the two-month residency period.
- Funding designed to assist with living expenses, travel, and appropriate insurance costs.
- Provision of office space, computer access, and institutional facilities at ZZF.
- Access to a specialized contemporary history library focusing on post-1945 German and European social, political, and cultural history.
- Integration into ZZF's research community and the chance to present project work in a research seminar.
Eligibility
- Must hold a completed doctoral degree at the time of application.
- Must demonstrate postdoctoral standing and an outstanding academic record.
- Must be an international applicant residing outside Germany during the application stage.
- Must propose a research project relevant to twentieth-century German, European, or Eastern European history.
How to Apply
Applicants must compile the required documentation into a single PDF file and submit it via email to [email protected]. The submission may be written in either English or German. No recommendation letter is required.
The application dossier must include:
- Letter of interest outlining academic background and objectives.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Complete list of publications.
- Research project proposal of no more than 1,500 words.
Deadline
Applications must be submitted by November 30, 2026. Successful candidates will be notified of fellowship decisions by December 31, 2026, with the research residencies taking place between April and October 2027.