OpenFieldMax Weber Centre Fellowship in Advanced Cultural and Social Studies
Prestigious international residential research fellowship in Erfurt examining Weberian sociology, religious change, normative orders, and historical sociology.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Ph.D. or near-completion doctoral candidate in Sociology, History, Religious Studies, or Philosophy
- English language proficiency
- Fluent scientific English or German
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Comprehensive research exposé (up to 5 pages), publication list, and academic CV
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from international humanities scholars
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Monthly research stipend of €2,100 to €2,800 plus private study office and travel grant
- Application fee
- €0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fully funded research fellowship
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Collegium Maius - University of Erfurt Historic Faculty documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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