Leibniz Fellowships “Value of the Past” 2026

The Leibniz Research Alliance “Value of the Past” is pleased to invite applications for up to seven Leibniz Fellowships.

These month-long fellowships provide an opportunity to research in the alliance’s research field and its main topics at one of the participating Leibniz research institutes and Leibniz research museums.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 30, 2026
• Study LevelPostdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorLeibniz-Zentrum für Literatur- und Kulturforschung
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Holders of Leibniz Research Alliance Fellowships receive a grant of 3,000 €. The funding should cover all expenses including travel, housing, and insurance.
• The host institutes will provide office space and other relevant research facilities where possible.

Requirements

• Applicants must have a PhD and an outstanding academic record.

Application Documents

Applications in English or German must include

• a letter of interest including details about the chosen Leibniz-Institute;
• a curriculum vitae (including a list of publications, with 5 most important publications);
• a project proposal not exceeding 1,500 words;
• a letter of recommendation.

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Please send your application to:

  Jakob Schlieper
  Leibniz Research Alliance “Value of the Past”
  Leibniz Centre for Contemporary History, Potsdam
  [email protected]

  Applicants should apply via e-mail (one pdf-attachment only).

For more information, kindly visit the ZfL Webpage.