The German Historical Institute Washington (GHI) is now accepting applications for its long-term visiting fellow program (deadline January 10, 2025). The fellowships will be granted for a period of 6 to 12 months in the following thematic areas: History of Knowledge; Migration, Kinship & Belonging; History of Race & Ethnicity; History of the Americas. The fellowship will preferably start in September 2025. The Fellow is expected to be in residence in Washington, DC, and participate in GHI activities and events. The Fellow will have the opportunity to make use of the resources in the Washington metropolitan area, including the Library of Congress and the National Archives, while pursuing his or her own research. Travel within the U.S. to work in archives and libraries will also be possible. Candidates doing original research for a dissertation or a second book project will be given preference. The fellowship is open to both doctoral and postdoctoral scholars based in North America and Europe. The monthly stipend is € 2,400 for doctoral students and € 3,400 for postdoctoral scholars. In addition, fellowship recipients based in Europe will receive reimbursement for their round-trip airfare to the U.S. Details about eligibility and instructions for applying on the website.
