Max Weber Stiftung (German Humanities Institutes Abroad) supports international humanities research through a network of overseas institutes, fellowships, and cooperation programs. Its funding is geared toward scholars, research teams, and institutions working on historically and culturally oriented topics, with a strong emphasis on mobility, cross-border collaboration, and career development in the humanities. The foundation appears especially committed to strengthening German-international scholarly exchange and supporting research infrastructures rather than one-off project grants for general nonprofits.
Primarily program-based, often through named fellowships, travel grants, and institute-level support. Funding appears international and largely academic, with support for research mobility, networking, cooperation positions, and qualification posts rather than open-ended grants; many opportunities are likely competitive and tied to specific calls or institute programs.
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Monitor the foundation’s program pages and the individual institute websites for open calls, eligibility rules, and deadlines. Applicants should align proposals closely with humanities research themes, show clear international relevance or collaboration, and emphasize how travel, networking, or institutional placement will advance the work.
Current and upcoming funding from Max Weber Stiftung – Deutsche Geisteswissenschaftliche Institute im Ausland that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: For researchers in history and related fields; internships may also include library science and administration.
Deadline: Apply by 30 September for the next funding period (01 January 2027 to 30 June 2027).
Who can apply: For history and related fields; includes multiple fellowship tracks and prizes, plus internships in research, communications, and public administration.
Deadline: Two deadlines each year: April and October. The page states the current deadline as October 1, 2026.
Who can apply: Open only to employees of the Max Weber Stiftung; scientific staff and staff in research service or science management. Travel/stay must be at another MWS location and last up to four weeks.
Deadline: Annual October call.
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