Saxon Historical Cartography & Spatial GIS Research Grant

Competitive research grant supporting geospatial analysis of 16th–19th century Central European topographical surveys to trace historical ecological shifts.

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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: B.Sc./M.Sc. in Geoinformatics, Geography, or Environmental History
English language proficiency: English B2 or German B2
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Project plan detailing georeferencing methodologies
Recommendation letters: Faculty supervisor endorsement

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

Financial support / stipend: €8,500 seed grant for historical GIS georeferencing and historical environmental landscape modeling
Application fee: €0
Tuition / joining costs: €0

Dates and verification

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

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official SLUB Dresden - Saxon State and University Library documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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