Leibniz Fellowships “Value of the Past” 2026

🌍 About Leibniz Fellowships

The Leibniz Fellowships “Value of the Past” 2026 offer early- and mid-career scholars the opportunity to conduct one-month research stays at participating Leibniz institutes and research museums in Germany.

This program is designed to support academic work that explores how societies construct, negotiate, and assign value to the past. It is strongly interdisciplinary, bringing together perspectives from:

• History
• Social Sciences
• Cultural Studies
• Education
• Science and Technology Studies

Sponsor Organization

Leibniz Association

🎁 Benefits of Leibniz Fellowships

Selected fellows will receive:

• A monthly stipend of €3,000
• Financial support intended to cover:
  • Travel costs
  • Accommodation
  • Insurance

Host institutions may also provide:

• Office space
• Access to archives, libraries, and research facilities

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Hold a PhD
• Demonstrate an outstanding academic record
• Be in the postdoctoral or equivalent research phase

📅 Application Date and Process

Applications may be submitted in English or German and must include a single PDF file containing:

1. Letter of interest, including preferred host institute
2. Curriculum vitae with publication list (including five key publications)
3. Research proposal (maximum 1,500 words)
4. Letter of recommendation

Submission Details

Send your application via e-mail (one PDF attachment only) to:
Jakob Schlieper
Leibniz Research Alliance “Value of the Past”
Leibniz Centre for Contemporary History, Potsdam
📧 jakob.schlieper@zzf-potsdam.de

For further information regarding the Leibniz Research Alliance “Value of the Past”, visit:
🌐 www.leibniz-wert-der-vergangenheit.de
Or contact:
📧 Dr. Achim Saupe at saupe@zzf-potsdam.de

⏳ Application Deadline

30 May, 2026

📄 Opportunity Details

For detailed information about the Leibniz Fellowships “Value of the Past” 2026, refer to the official document:
Leibniz Fellowships Information PDF.

• A monthly stipend of €3,000
• Financial support intended to cover:
  • Travel costs
  • Accommodation
  • Insurance
• Host institutions may also provide:
  • Office space
  • Access to archives, libraries, and research facilities