The Gerda Henkel Foundation awards Research Scholarships for Postdocs.

Funding fields

• Archaelogy
• History
• Historical Islamic Studies
• History of Art
• History of Law
• Prehistory and Early History
• History of Science

Funding period

1 to 24 months

Next Application Deadline

May 26, 2025

Application for smaller grants (up to a maximum of 30,000 euros) possible at any time

General Criteria

• Funding does not depend on applicant's nationality or location
• No institutional affiliation is necessary 
• The applicant must hold a PhD or be eligible to be a junior professor (different support levels)