How much is the Leo Baeck Fellowship?
€1,650 per month plus €100 monthly research allowance.
Who can apply?
PhD candidates worldwide researching the history or culture of German-speaking Jewry.
How many Fellows are selected?
Up to ten per year.
Is the current round open?
No. The latest deadline was 1 February 2026.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
A one-year international doctoral fellowship for research on German-speaking Jewish history and culture, with monthly living and research support.
Other verified benefits
€1,650 monthly grant, €100 monthly research allowance, possible health-insurance and childcare supplements, travel support for research/conferences, and possible tuition contributions outside Germany.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
Not every additional cost is automatically covered; supplements and tuition contributions depend on eligibility and current funding rules.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants need an excellent university degree, formal doctoral admission and a dissertation project making a clear contribution to German-Jewish history/culture.
Up to ten fellows are selected annually. Latest-degree date rules apply in each call.
Eligible countries
Doctoral candidates of any nationality and university worldwide.
Language requirements
Working languages are German and English.
Which documents were historically required?
This is a historical checklist, not a current application checklist.
- CV or résumé
- Research proposal
- Degree certificate
- Two reference letters
- Motivation letter
What should you do next?
- Wait for the next Leo Baeck call.
- Prepare the application form, motivation letter, CV, degrees, proposal and research schedule.
- Arrange two recommendation letters.
- Submit the complete application by the next published deadline.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Leo Baeck Fellowship pay?
Fellows receive €1,650 per month plus a €100 monthly research allowance, with possible additional support for health insurance, childcare, research travel and tuition outside Germany.