Max Planck Institute for the study of Crime, Security and Law - Barbara Huber Scholarship Program 2027

The Barbara Huber Scholarship Program is an academic funding initiative offered by the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime, Security and Law. It is designed to support outstanding researchers from international institutions who are engaged in highly innovative projects in the fields of Criminology, Public Law, or Criminal Law. The program aims to foster new academic perspectives, original research questions, and impactful findings that contribute meaningfully to scientific advancement in these disciplines.

🌟 Benefits

• Monthly Scholarship Amounts:
  • EUR 1,650.00 for doctoral candidates
  • EUR 2,700.00 for postdocs
  • EUR 3,200.00 for professors and experienced researchers
• Additional grants may be awarded for:
  • Participation in academic events
  • Further research activities in Germany or other European countries

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Open to outstanding academics from foreign research institutions.
• Applicants must propose innovative research projects that contribute significantly to scientific progress through:
  • New perspectives
  • Original questions
  • Impactful findings
• Research areas include:
  • Criminology
  • Public Law
  • Criminal Law

📝 Application Process

Applicants are required to submit the following documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. List of academic publications
3. A maximum of three German or English publications (in PDF format)
4. Description of the research project (5–10 pages)

📅 Application Deadline

• 31 May, 2026

ℹ️ About the Program

The Barbara Huber Scholarship Program is sponsored by the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime, Security and Law. The program supports researchers in advancing their academic careers while contributing to the development of knowledge in the fields of Criminology, Public Law, and Criminal Law.

For more details, visit the official website of the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime, Security and Law.

Note: Ensure all application materials are submitted before the deadline to be considered for this prestigious opportunity.

• EUR 1,650.00 per month for doctoral candidates.
• EUR 2,700.00 per month for postdocs.
• EUR 3,200.00 per month for professors and experienced researchers.
• Additional grant for expenses related to academic events or further research activities.