Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C2DH) Scholar at Risk Fellowship

The Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH) is now accepting applications for its Scholar at Risk Fellowship. This opportunity is designed to support scholars facing risks in their home countries while enabling them to pursue their research in a supportive academic environment.

🏛️ About the Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH)

The C²DH is the University of Luxembourg’s third interdisciplinary research centre. It focuses on high-quality research, analysis, and public dissemination in the field of contemporary history. The centre promotes an interdisciplinary approach, with a particular emphasis on new digital methods and tools for historical research and teaching.

📅 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: September 5, 2025
• Application Deadline: October 15, 2025
• Category:
  • Fellowship
  • Fully Funded
• Opportunity Location: Luxembourg
• Institution: University of Luxembourg

🎁 Benefits

The fellowship offers the following benefits:

• Monthly Reimbursement:
  • €1,200 EUR for accommodation.
  • €1,800 EUR for daily costs.
• The funding covers all expenses, including travel and insurance.
• Fellows are expected to reside in Luxembourg or the Greater Region. Assistance will be provided to help find accommodation in Luxembourg.
• Access to office space and other relevant facilities at the C²DH.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The fellowship is open to:

1. Scholars at Risk:

   • Scholars experiencing or recently experiencing direct risks such as threats of violence, harassment, intimidation, or imprisonment.
   • Scholars facing general physical risks from active conflicts in their country of origin.

2. Research Focus:

   • Applicants are expected to pursue their own research, which can relate to any region in the world.
   • Ideally, the research should be related to contemporary, public, or digital history (broadly understood).
   • Fellowship holders will be assigned to one of the research departments and will be asked to present their current project in a seminar or colloquium.

📝 Application Process

To apply, candidates must:

1. Submit a motivation letter and CV via email to:
   📧 brigitte.dolenc@uni.lu

📌 Application Deadline

The application deadline is October 15, 2025.

🌐 Additional Information

For more details about the fellowship, visit the official website of the Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH):
University of Luxembourg - C²DH

To apply directly, visit:
Scholar at Risk Fellowship 2026

This fellowship provides a unique opportunity for scholars at risk to continue their academic work in a supportive and resource-rich environment. Don't miss the chance to apply!

• The fellowship carries a monthly reimbursement of € 1.200 EUR for accommodation and € 1.800 EUR for daily costs. The funding is supposed to cover all expenses including travel and insurance.
• Fellows are expected to reside in Luxembourg or the Greater Region and we will support you in finding an accommodation in Luxembourg.
• The C²DH will provide office space and other relevant facilities.