Studienstiftung des Abgeordnetenhauses Grant for Research or Study in Berlin

The Studienstiftung des Abgeordnetenhauses (Study Foundation of the House of Representatives) is a grant programme for young researchers from the United States of America, Great Britain, France, and the successor states of the Soviet Union, who want either to work on Berlin along with German as well as German-international issues or to use research facilities in Berlin. The Study Foundation of the Berlin House of Representatives shall contribute to the further development of a generation of young scholars from the aforementioned states whose research issues deal with Berlin or Germany. Moreover, the young researchers shall use their stay in Berlin in order to make themselves familiar with the political and social system in Berlin and Germany, and build lasting relationships between themselves and with the Berlin House of Representatives. Thus, the Foundation seeks to awaken or strengthen long-term interest in and understanding of Germany in the aforementioned states.

Grants are awarded to young university graduates and students with at least a Bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent) in all fields, in particular the humanities and social sciences, whose research or study projects deal with Berlin or require access to Berlin research facilities. Appropriate German language skills are required.

Award

The award amount varies according to the level of education. The monthly grant rate amounts to

• 1.100 € for graduate and doctoral students
• 1.630 € for postdoctoral researchers.

In addition, a fixed travel allowance is paid in order to travel to Berlin and back (a lump sum of 200 € within Europe; and a lump sum of 600 € outside Europe).

The grants are valid for one academic year, and they are not extendable.

Annual Deadline

December 15