Fritz-Thyssen-Pre-Dissertation Fellowship

For Doctoral Students in German and European History at North-American West Coast Universities

The program will grant up to seven summer fellowships of up to 3,500 Euro each to graduate students in German History at North American Universities located west of the Mississippi River and the western provinces of Canada. This funding will give doctoral students with a focus on German history the opportunity to work for four to six weeks in German archives and libraries to review material for their dissertation. In individual cases outstanding projects can also be funded, which are not primarily concerned with German History but require a research stay in German archives.

This preparatory research is intended to make it easier for doctoral candidates to write a detailed description of their project which in turn can improve their chances of success if they choose to apply for a longer-term research fellowship in Germany in the future. Questions about applying or about the fellowship program in general should be directed to Heike Friedman (friedman@ghi-dc.org).

This program is generously funded by the Fritz Thyssen Foundation.

Eligibility Requirements 

• Enrollment in a graduate program at a university in western North America (west of the Mississippi River);
• Being in the early stage of the dissertation project (no more than two years after the project has begun);
• Sufficient proficiency in German, particularly strong reading skills;
• Existing or planned connections with universities or non-university research institutions in Germany;
• A well-developed research and archival plan.