In order to facilitate access to the collection for young researchers from outside Frankfurt, especially from Latin America, who are interested in using this important collection, the Max Planck Institute for Legal History and Legal Theory provides an annual scholarship for a three-month research stay at the Institute.
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Summary
- Application DeadlineSeptember 15, 2025
- Study LevelMasters , PhD
- SponsorMax Planck Institute for Legal History and Legal Theory
- City to studyHesse
- School to studyMax Planck Institute for Legal History and Legal Theory
- Eligible CountryAll Countries
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Benefits
- Specifically, the financial support consists of a scholarship of 1,365 €; reimbursement of the airfare (up to 1,500 € for transatlantic flights, 750 € for flights within Europe). There is also the possibility of renting a room in the Institute's residences (available for full months and costs approx. 680 € per month).
Requirements
- You must be an international student.
- Accepting applications from Master’s & PhD students and early postdocs.
- You must be residing outside Frankfurt.
- Preference will be given to the Latin American scholars.
- Young researchers may submit proposals on the history of colonial law, directly related to the monographs and editions of sources that make up the Doucet Collection.
Application Documents
- An Updated CV
- Project description (Align with Doucet collection)
- Motivation letter
Application Deadline
September 15, 2025How To Apply
Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to
Max Planck Institute for Legal History and Legal Theory on jobs.lhlt.mpg.de to apply
Applications (CV, project description and motivation letter regarding the use of the Doucet Collection) are to be submitted in Spanish or English by 15 September 2025 via our online application form.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding the content of your application, please contact [email protected].
For more information, kindly visit Max Planck Institute scholarship webpage.
