Leo Baeck Fellowship 2026 Available in Germany

If you’re a doctoral student dreaming of diving deep into German-Jewish history and culture — and doing it with generous funding, global academic exchange, and top-tier institutional backing — the Leo Baeck Fellowship 2026 just might be your next big academic milestone. This fellowship isn’t just financial support; it’s a year-long intellectual journey that brings scholars from around the world together to explore one of the most influential cultural and historical traditions in modern civilization.

What This Fellowship Offers (Funding & Academic Support)

The programme extends far more than a scholarship—it’s a full support system that fuels your research, mobility, and academic growth.

Here’s what selected fellows receive:

• €1,650 monthly living allowance
• €100 monthly research allowance
• Health insurance subsidy: 50% of costs, up to €100/month (if not mandatorily insured)
• Additional support for fellows raising children
• Extra living allowance for scholars researching outside their home country
• Tuition fee subsidy up to €10,000 per year (for those studying abroad)
• Travel and conference funding for academic trips
• Access to two high-level workshops in Germany and the UK
• An interdisciplinary international research community hosted by the Studienstiftung, Leo Baeck Institute London, and Leibniz Institute Simon Dubnow

Fellows may also work part-time within restricted limits:

• Up to 25% of a full-time role in research/teaching
• Up to 5 hours/week for non-academic jobs
  (Note: Combining this fellowship with other scholarships is not allowed.)

Who Is Eligible (Academic and Project Requirements)

You’ll need a strong academic foundation and a project that clearly aligns with the programme’s core theme.

Applicants must:

• Hold an excellent university degree
• Have completed their most recent degree not before February 2022
• Possess formal eligibility for doctoral studies or admission to a PhD programme
• Be conducting a research project focused on German-Jewish history or culture
• Be willing to participate in two in-person workshops during the fellowship year
• Demonstrate the ability to work in German and/or English

The programme welcomes doctoral candidates of all nationalities and from any accredited university worldwide.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)

Your application must be complete, well-organized, and compiled as a single PDF (except for recommendation letters sent separately).

Submit the following documents (in English or German):

1. Completed application form
2. One-page motivation letter
3. Curriculum vitae
4. Copies of university degree certificates (with grades and ranking, if available)
5. Research proposal (max. 5 pages)
6. Research schedule for 2026/27, including planned trips
7. Letter of recommendation from your PhD supervisor
8. Second recommendation letter

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to two video interviews in April/May 2026.

Final Date to Apply!

The last date to apply for the Leo Baeck Fellowship 2026 is February 1, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will proceed to interviews in April/May for final selection.