Research Stay at the FONTE Foundation House

The FONTE Foundation for the Promotion of Early-Career Researchers in the Humanities offers habilitating scholars and visiting professors from literature, cultural, theater, film, and gender studies a free residency in the atmospherically appealing foundation house located between Marburg and Gießen. This opportunity is aimed at early-career researchers who wish to dedicate themselves to completing a habilitation thesis or intensive project work in a quiet environment. With only two to three places available, the house provides ideal conditions to advance research projects undisturbed and to gain new impulses for scholarly activity. The scenic location in Hesse, 60 km from Frankfurt am Main, ensures an inspiring atmosphere for interdisciplinary exchange and creative work steps.

Full coverage of accommodation costs requires proof of habilitand or visiting professor status in a humanities discipline. Interested scholars may apply at any time by email with a brief biography and a concise project outline, as the funding period is open. Due to the limited number of places, it is advisable to submit application materials early to pave the way for the focused realization of academic visions. This funding format not only promotes concentrated work but also strengthens the humanities research perspective in Germany in the long term.