OpenFieldErfurt Humanities and Cultural Heritage Early-Career Research Fellowship
One-year research grant supporting post-master researchers conducting archival investigation into Erfurt’s medieval academic history, humanism, and ecclesiastical reforms.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master of Arts in History, Religious Studies, Philosophy, or Literature with top marks
- English language proficiency
- Proficiency in German and working knowledge of Latin/historical script
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Detailed research proposal (5 pages) and writing sample
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from university faculty
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Monthly stipend of €1,400 plus archival travel allowances across central Germany
- Application fee
- €0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fully funded fellowship
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Universitätsgesellschaft Erfurt e.V. documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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