Stiftung Ernst Waldschmidt
About the funder
The Ernst Waldschmidt Foundation Berlin was established in 1968 by the Indologist Ernst Waldschmidt (1897–1985). As a civil law foundation under Berlin state law, headquartered in Berlin, it is part of the State Museums of Berlin – Prussian Cultural Heritage. The foundation promotes Indian studies in Germany by funding selected monographs on Indian archaeology, art, and philology, awarding the Ernst Waldschmidt Prize every five years (endowed with EUR 5,000), and providing financial support for Indological research projects.
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Mission & Vision
The Ernst Waldschmidt Foundation Berlin is committed to promoting Indology in Germany. Its goal is to make research findings quickly accessible through the exhibition of Indian art objects and financial support measures, as well as to support young scholars in the specialized fields of Buddhism, Indian and Central Asian archaeology, and art.
Target groups
Funding is provided primarily to scholars and early-career researchers in the field of Indology in Germany. This includes individuals and research groups conducting innovative projects in Buddhism, Indian and Central Asian archaeology and art, as well as authors of scholarly monographs and applicants for Indological projects.