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American Educational Research Association (AERA) - Minority Dissertation Writing Fellowship in Education Research

The official login and registration portal for AERA fellowships, awards, and programs, integrated with the My AERA membership system.

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DeadlineNovember 10, 2025; Informational Webinar: September 25, 2025; Fellowship start date: July 2026 or later
Award amountUp to $25,000; up to $35,000; $25,000 stipend; $27,500 stipend; Conference registration; Up to 10 million EUR total; Up to $25,000 for 1-year projects; Up to $35,000 for 2-year projects
Last checkedJun 24, 2026
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Information Sheet: National child benefit or substitutional payment

Information on applying for a substitutional payment for child benefit for fellows with children accompanying them to Germany for at least 3 months.

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Award amount
EUR 259 a month per child
Eligibility
Children under 18 accompanying fellows for at least 3 months.; EU/EEA/Swiss nationals eligible if stay > 3 months or earn income in Germany.; Other nationals eligible if stay > 6 months.
Requirements
Birth certificate(s) required.; Refusal notice for child benefit application if applicable.; Residence permit or address registration confirmation.
Application materials
Application form; Birth certificate(s); Refusal notice of child benefit application; Residence permit or address registration confirmation
How to apply
Apply in writing to the responsible Family Benefits Office.; Use form 'KG1' and 'KG1 - Anlage Kind' for first-time applications.; Use form 'KG1-AK' for additional children.; Submit personally, by post, or via a representative.
Documents
Birth certificate(s); Refusal notice of child benefit application; Residence permit or address registration confirmation
Contact
Family Benefits Office ('Familienkasse'); German Employment Agency ('Agentur für Arbeit')

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