Applications for the Leo Baeck Fellowship Programme 2026/27 now open

We are happy to advertise the international Leo Baeck Fellowship Programme 2026/2027 (German academic year October 2026-September 2027). We invite applications from PhD students who carry out research into the field of German-Jewish history and culture. The programme is jointly organised by the Leo Baeck Institute London, the Leibniz Institute for Jewish History and Culture – Simon Dubnow in Leipzig and the  Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes. Our programme is open to PhD candidates worldwide. The deadline for application is February 1st, 2026.

More information and how to apply: https://www.lbilondon.ac.uk/fellowship

Fellows receive a stipend of 1,650 € a month. In addition a monthly research allowance of 100 € is available. Fellows can also apply for supplements for health insurance (max. 100 €/month) and childcare, as well as travel allowances to support research tips and participation at conferences abroad. Contributions to tuition fees outside Germany may also be granted (max. 10,000 € per calendar year) and monthly supplements outside Germany.

 
Please feel free to circulate the announcement among colleagues and students who might be interested in the fellowship programme. You will find a German version of the announcement here: https://www.studienstiftung.de/leo-baeck/

Yours sincerely,