OpenFieldGotha Research Centre Postdoctoral Fellowship in Enlightenment History
One-year research fellowship utilizing the historic collections of the Perthes Collection and Ducal Library Gotha, studying 18th-century cartography, global book history, and Illuminati history.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in History, Art History, Literature, or Philosophy completed within the past 6 years
- English language proficiency
- Reading knowledge of German and English
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research project outline (up to 5 pages), CV, publication list, and dissertation chapter
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from established historians
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €2,200 per month stipend for 12 months with residential housing at Friedenstein Palace in Gotha
- Application fee
- Free
- Tuition / joining costs
- Tuition-free academic residency
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Erfurt documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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