Leo Baeck Fellowship Fully Funded in Germany 2025

For PhD students passionate about delving into the history and culture of Central European Jewry, the Leo Baeck Fellowship Program in Germany presents a remarkable opportunity. This prestigious program offers a launchpad for your research journey, providing financial support, fostering intellectual exchange, and networking with fellow scholars.

This fully-funded program welcomes doctoral candidates from all corners of the globe. Whether your research focuses on literature, philosophy, history, or musicology, the program embraces projects from all eras and geographical areas, as long as they connect to the vibrant legacy of German-speaking Jewry.

Leo Baeck Fellowship Program Summary

Feature	Details
Level of Study	Research Fellowship (Doctoral)
Host Institution	Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes
Study Location	Germany (with research flexibility in Europe)
Focus Areas	Any Field Related to Central European Jewish History & Culture (e.g., literature, philosophy, history, musicology)
Program Duration	More than one year
Application Deadline	March 1, 2025 (anticipated)

Scholarship Coverage

The Leo Baeck Fellowship Program provides financial support to doctoral candidates in the form of a monthly stipend, a research allowance, and optional supplements for health insurance, childcare, travel, and tuition fees.

Benefit	Amount
Monthly stipend	EUR 1,550
Monthly research allowance	EUR 100
Health insurance supplement (optional)	Max. EUR 100/month
Childcare supplement (optional)	Not specified
Travel allowance (optional)	For research trips and conferences abroad
Tuition fee contribution (optional, outside Germany)	Max. EUR 10,000

How to Apply?

To apply for the Leo Baeck Fellowship, you’ll need to submit several documents in English or German. These include:

• A completed application form (DOC, 2.1 MB)

• A one-page cover letter explaining why you want to participate in the program
• Your CV with details about your education, interests, and language skills
• Copies of your university degrees, including your grades (and ranking, if available)
• A five-page research proposal
• A research schedule outlining your plans for the upcoming academic year, including any research trips
• Two letters of recommendation, one from your PhD supervisor
• Make sure to submit everything in a single PDF document via email. Recommendation letters can be sent separately.
• Only complete applications will be considered. If you’re shortlisted, you’ll be invited to two video interviews in April or May 2024.

Who Can Apply?

The Leo Baeck Fellowship program seeks outstanding doctoral candidates for a unique research opportunity. Here’s a breakdown of the eligibility criteria:

• Language Skills: Fluency in English or German is required.
• Open to All Nationalities: The program welcomes applications from doctoral students worldwide.
• Academic Excellence: Applicants must possess a university degree with exceptional grades. (Note: You can replace “outstanding marks” with a more specific term like “exceptional grades” or “a strong academic record” depending on the context.)
• Doctoral Status: You must be formally qualified for doctoral studies or currently enrolled in a recognized doctoral program at a university.
• Research Focus: Your doctoral research project should center on the history and culture of Central European Jewry.