Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany - Kagan Dissertation Fellowship for Advanced Shoah Studies

Information on applying for the German Ghetto Pension (ZRBG), administered by Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund.

Deadline2026-01-09

Award amountMaximum of $30,000

Last checkedJun 28, 2026

Deadline

Claims Conference Hardship Fund Supplemental Payment

Details on the Hardship Fund Supplemental Payment for Jewish Nazi Victims, including eligibility, amounts, and application.

Deadline

December 31 of the year in which they are applying

Award amount

Initial €2,400 (prior to Dec 31, 2022)

Eligibility

Jewish Nazi Victims; Previously approved for Hardship Fund Payment or BEG payment; Do not receive a Holocaust persecution pension

Requirements

New applicants apply by Dec 31 annually; Existing recipients may need proof of life; Applications by survivors, not heirs

Application materials

Personalized pre-populated application forms; General application forms; Proof of life (for additional installments)

How to apply

Receive or request application form; Submit by December 31 for current year's installment; Contact Claims Conference for assistance

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