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

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

Official program page for the BMRC Summer Short-term Fellowship, providing information on the residential fellowship program, past cohorts, and current program status.

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Eligibility

Scholars, artists, writers, and public historians

Requirements

Must be an international competition applicant; Must be interested in formulating new historical narratives of the Black experience

How to apply

Review the HOW to APPLY section of the BMRC webpage for specific requirements and program details

Important dates

2026: Fellowship program is paused

Contact

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

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