Weimar Fellowships 2025 in Germany | Fully Funded Research Program

Are you a scholar interested in European cultural history? The Weimar Fellowships, administered by the Klassik Stiftung Weimar in Germany, provide an excellent chance for academics to immerse themselves in world-renowned archives, libraries, and collections. This distinguished fellowship allows you to engage with great intellectual traditions ranging from Goethe and Schiller to Bauhaus and Nietzsche.

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Program Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Available for doctoral, postdoctoral, and senior researchers.
• The project must concentrate on European cultural/intellectual history.
• Must use Klassik Stiftung Weimar's collections (e.g., archives, libraries, museums)
• Every nationality is eligible.
• International candidates must carry health insurance.
• It is recommended to have working understanding of either German or English.

Eligible Research Areas

The Weimar Fellowships provide financial support for projects aimed at:

• European cultural and intellectual history
• Literature and philosophy
• Art history and museum studies
• Interdisciplinary studies that use the foundation's collections

Applicants need to show how their research can benefit from having direct access to:

• The Goethe and Schiller Archive
• The Herzogin Anna Amalia Library
• Various museums and heritage sites managed by the Klassik Stiftung Weimar

Fellowship Benefits

• Monthly payment of €1,500
• Housing at the Internationales Kolleg or €500/month for off-site options
• Free entry to museums, archives, and research facilities
• Academic help and a chance to connect with the research community
• Funding that’s tax-free and doesn’t require social security

Application Deadline

You have until July 31, 2025, to submit your application. Don't miss out on this fantastic chance! Apply Now. For latest updates visit News and Scholarships.