Doctoral Fellowship in the History of African Americans and Germans/Germany

The German Historical Institute, Washington, DC, is now accepting applications for a six-month doctoral fellowship in the History of African Americans and Germans/Germany. A six-month extension of this term is possible. The recipient must begin the term in the September 1, 2010.

Preference will be given to fellows whose projects fit into the GHI's research foci on the relationships between African Americans and Germans/Germany, including Afro-German History, from a transatlantic perspective.

The monthly stipend is €1,700 for doctoral students from European institutions; students based at North American institutions will receive a stipend of $1,900. In addition, fellowship recipients based in Europe will receive reimbursement for their round-trip airfare to the US.

To apply, please send a cover letter, CV, two letters of reference, and a 5-page research project proposal by March 15, 2010.

Contact person:
Dr. Martin Klimke or Dr. Anke Ortlepp
- Doctoral Fellowship in the History of African Americans and Germans/Germany -
German Historical Institute Washington DC
1607 New Hampshire Ave NW
Washington DC 20009
U.S.A.
Fax: +1.202.483.3430

More information available here.