Freie Universitat Berlin - Berlin Program for Advanced German and European Studies - Dissertation & Postdoctoral Fellowships

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DeadlineDecember 1

Award amountDissertation: EUR 1550/month + EUR 1200 travel

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

Application

Research Proposal

Guidelines for crafting a research proposal for the Berlin Program, detailing required elements for all applicants and specific information for postdoc applicants.

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Requirements

Clear, coherent, and compelling proposal.; Situate project in existing research and literature.; Realistic research design with cross-disciplinary interest.; Demonstrate adequate training, skill, and language fluency.; Knowledge of local academic context and research resources in Berlin.

Application materials

Explicit statement of major questions or hypotheses.; Importance of research to disciplinary concerns.; Description and justification of research methods.; Availability and quality of sources/material/data.; Preliminary research completed or plans.; Proposed research locations and significance of Berlin.

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