Doctoral Scholarship (Baumgart Foundation for Contemporary History)
Funding of doctoral projects in the field of research on Nazi perpetrators through a scholarship from the Baumgart Foundation for Contemporary History. Interested doctoral candidates can contact us at any time.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Funding of doctoral projects for in-depth scientific examination of perpetrator research in the National Socialist concentration camp system, particularly for the analysis of administrative scopes of action and biographies of those involved.
Eligible expenses
- Living expenses
- Travel expenses
- Archive and literature costs
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
- Educational Institutions
Funding requirements
- Acceptance as a doctoral candidate
- Topic in the field of Nazi perpetrator research
- Cooperation with a university or research institution
Documents required for application
- Project outline
- Dissertation project description
- Curriculum vitae
- Proof of supervision (e.g., from supervisor)
Evaluation criteria
- Scientific quality
- Relevance to the research field
- Feasibility of the project
Description
The doctoral scholarship of the Baumgart Foundation for Contemporary History is aimed nationwide at doctoral candidates and research institutions dedicated to the study of Nazi perpetrators. As a continuously awarded grant, it supports dissertation projects for an in-depth analysis of the National Socialist concentration camp system, with a particular focus on administrative scopes of action and biographies of the individuals involved. The goal is to strengthen the culture of remembrance by generating and making accessible new scientific insights into perpetrator structures. The program supports both individuals and universities as well as research institutions in the realization of innovative research projects in the fields of science, research, and innovation.
Eligible for funding are doctoral candidates enrolled at a university or research institution with a clearly defined topic in the field of Nazi perpetrator research. A close cooperation with the supervising institution is a prerequisite. Living expenses, travel costs, as well as archive and literature expenses are funded. Selection is based on scientific quality, relevance to the research field, and feasibility of the project. Applications must include a project outline, a detailed dissertation description, a curriculum vitae, and proof of supervision. Applications can be submitted at any time by contacting via email, so there is no fixed deadline. The Baumgart Foundation for Contemporary History invites the submission of documents and looks forward to sustainably supporting future research work in the field of Nazi perpetrator research.
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