The program is open to outstanding academics from foreign research institutions for particularly innovative research projects that contribute significantly to scientific progress through new perspective, questions, or findings in the subject areas of Criminology, Public Law, or Criminal Law. Each department may award one Barbara Huber Scholarship per calendar year. The scholarships are awarded for a research stay at the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime, Security and Law for a period of two to a maximum of six months.
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Benefits
- The scholarship amounts to EUR 1,650.00 per month for doctoral candidates, EUR 2,700.00 for postdocs, and EUR 3,200.00 for professors and experienced researchers. In addition to the monthly scholarship, a grant can also be awarded for expenses in connection with participation in an academic event or further research activities in Germany or other (European) countries.
Health insurance
- All scholarship holders must have health insurance. Please ensure that you have adequate health insurance and provide us with proof of this.
Requirements
- Open to outstanding academics from foreign research institutions for particularly innovative research projects that contribute significantly to scientific progress through new perspective, questions, or findings in the subject areas of Criminology, Public Law, or Criminal Law.
Application Documents
- CV
- List of academic publications
- A maximum of three German or English publications (PDF)
- Description of the research project (5–10 pages)
Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship
Application Deadline
May 31, 2026How To Apply
Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to
Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science on safran.csl.mpg.de to apply
For more information, kindly visit Max Planck Institute scholarship webpage.
