Heidelberg University Heinz-Götze-Scholarship for Chinese Art History 2025

The Heinz-Götze-Stiftung awards travel stipends once a term to MA and doctoral students enrolled at the Institute for East Asian Art History at Heidelberg University working on topics related to Chinese Art History. Students may apply to conduct fieldwork or visit collections abroad to conduct research connected to their thesis or dissertation

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 31, 2025
• Study LevelMasters , PhD
• SponsorHeidelberg University
• City to studyBaden-Württemberg
• School to studyHeidelberg University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

Research stays in the People's Republic of China, Taiwan, or Europe that are directly related to the MA or doctoral thesis are supported. Grants may also be awarded for participation in conferences or research trips to the USA.
The stipend can partially cover travel and accommodation costs. The maximum funding amount for MA students is €1,500, and €2,500 for doctoral students. The planned trips should, if possible, take place before the end of the semester.

Requirements

To apply students must be enrolled at the institute and hold a BA degree.

Application Documents

The following documents must be submitted:

• Cover letter (1 page)
• Short CV
• Project outline (maximum 2-3 pages, including a travel plan and timeline with specific information on museums, collections, universities, that will be visited)
• Budget including total sum of expected costs, amount you are applying for and supporting documents.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For any questions, please contact Dr. Monica Klasing Chen
(E-Mail: [email protected])

Applications should be submitted to:

Prof. Dr. Sarah E. Fraser
Professur für Kunstgeschichte Chinas
E-Mail: [email protected]

and:
Dr. Monica Klasing Chen
Wissenschaftliche Assistentin für Kunstgeschichte Chinas
E-Mail: [email protected]

For more details, visit Heidelberg University Scholarship webpage