Programme Description
The Grant Programme of the Berlin House of Representatives awards funding to young researchers in any subject area from the United States, the United Kingdom, France and states that once belonged to the Soviet Union. Eligible candidates are either researching Berlin and, therefore, German issues or the German international relations or they are working on projects requiring access to the Berlin research institutions. For almost an entire year, they are given the opportunity to participate in Berlin's scientific life and to get to know the culture, the way of life and the people in the German capital.
The Foundation assigns about 15 stipends each year which are worth 1,100 EUR per month for pre-doctoral students and 1,630 EUR per month for post-doctoral researchers over a period of 10 months. The support also includes a fixed allowance for the grant holder's travel to and from Germany.
Target Group
young researchers of excellent academic merit from the United States, the United Kingdom, France and the successor states of the Soviet Union, researching Berlin and, therefore, German issues or those concerning the German international relations, or applicants working on projects requiring access to the Berlin research institutions
Academic Requirements
at least a first higher education qualification
Number of Scholarships
about 15 grants per year
Duration
10 months
Scholarship Value
- per month 1,100 EUR for pre-doctoral students and 1,630 EUR for post-doctoral researchers over a period of 10 months
- fixed travel allowance (200 EUR within Europe, 600 EUR outside of Europe
- participation in the scientific life of Berlin
Application Papers
Application forms and further information on the application procedure can be found here.
Application Deadline
15 December of each year
Application Requirements
Grant applicants to the Foundation of the Berlin House of Representatives are required to be among the leading young academics of their country, i.e. possess clearly above-average qualifications. The scholarships are granted depending on professional qualifications. Researchers should be no more than 35 years old, while the maximum age for students is generally 25. Candidates who have been academically inactive for a lengthy period of time in their home country after passing their final examination cannot be considered. The Foundation expects the prospective academics to submit a detailed research plan with their application. Furthermore, candidates are expected to present a commitment by a higher education lecturer or a director of an academic research institution in Berlin to provide supervision. The confirmation should be included in the application papers.
