Black Metropolis Research Consortium (BMRC) - Summer Short-term Fellowship

DAAD offers research grants for doctoral students and postdocs to conduct research projects in Germany. Funding covers monthly payments, insurance, and travel.

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DeadlineJuly 1, 2026; 2026: Fellowship program is paused; Scholarship usually begins on October 1, 2027; Notification: Rolling basis, no later than August 1, 2026; Reimbursement issued: After program start, by August 2026; Application deadlines updated annually in the second quarter; Reimbursement: After program start, no later than August 2026; Passport procurement/renewal period: January 1, 2026 – June 1, 2026

Award amountTravel allowance; $5,000 for non-USA residents; 460 euros annual study allowance; Travel allowance (upon application); 992 euros monthly scholarship payments; $2,500 for Chicago-Metro area residents; 1,400 euros monthly scholarship payments; $4,000 for non-Chicago-Metro area residents

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

Application

Black Metropolis Research Consortium (BMRC) - Summer Short-term Fellowship Application Guidelines

Detailed instructions and requirements for applying to the BMRC Summer Short-term Fellowship, including proposal formatting, eligibility criteria, and submission procedures.

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Award amount

$2,500 for Chicago-Metro area residents

Eligibility

Scholars, researchers, and artists; Citizens or permanent residents from any country; Must hold a valid passport and be able to obtain a J-1 visa (if outside the US); English language proficiency

Requirements

Diligently pursue active research; Participate in opening events and online orientation; Present a final public presentation; Respond to the BMRC Fellows Survey; Deposit an artifact from research; Provide an end of fellowship summary report

Application materials

General information via Submittable; CV; Research project proposal (1500-1800 words); Two required references (three optional); Samples of work (completed within the past 4 years)

How to apply

Submit all materials through the online Submittable system; Ensure references submit letters via the Submittable link provided to them; Follow specific formatting guidelines for the research proposal

Important dates

Reference deadline is typically 3-5 days after the applicant deadline

Contact

Black Metropolis Research Consortium, 1100 E. 57th St., 2nd Floor, Room 203, Chicago, IL 60637

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