Bavarian Industrial Design History and Material Culture Fellowship

One-year archival research fellowship exploring post-war industrial design, Braun/Ulm School functionalism, ergonomic tool design, and Bavarian manufacturing aesthetics.

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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 Design History, Art History, Industrial Design, or Museum Studies with top honors
English language proficiency: Proficiency in German and English
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Research exposé (4 pages) focusing on Bavarian design history archives and CV
Recommendation letters: Two letters of recommendation from design scholars or museum curators

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: €1,500 monthly stipend plus research travel allowances to Munich museum archives
Application fee: €0 application fee
Tuition / joining costs: Fully funded fellowship

Dates and verification

Application deadline: March 31, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Design-Geschichte Bayern documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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