Werner-Zeller-Stiftung supports scholarly research on family and society, with a clear emphasis on family history, genealogy, and archive-based historical/cultural studies. Its funding appears especially oriented toward German research, with a regional Schwerpunkt in Württemberg and a strong connection to the Stiftung’s own archival holdings. The foundation also backs experienced researchers through a targeted 60+ fellowship run with the University of Stuttgart, suggesting a preference for projects that can produce publishable academic work from archival sources.
Project-based academic support through research grants and a small fellowship program; funding is tied to specific scholarly outputs such as theses, dissertations, habilitations, and publications. The 60+ stipend is a fixed €1,000 award and appears to be a targeted, likely competitive program rather than open-ended general support.
Tailor proposals to family/society research that makes strong use of archival sources, especially the Stiftung’s own holdings. Expect a scholarly application process rather than a general nonprofit grant; align your project with genealogy, regional history, or family studies in Germany/Württemberg and look for opportunities connected to the University of Stuttgart partnership.
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Current and upcoming funding from Werner-Zeller-Stiftung that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Gefördert werden wissenschaftliche Arbeiten und Veröffentlichungen zum Thema Familie und Gesellschaft; vor allem an Universitäten. Junge Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler werden besonders angesprochen.
Who can apply: Forschungsarbeiten, die sich mit Wechselbeziehungen von Familie und Gesellschaft beschäftigen; Förderwürdig sind insbesondere Arbeiten an Universitäten und wissenschaftliche Abhandlungen. Konkrete Förderkonditionen werden individuell vereinbart.
Who can apply: Erfahrene Forschende, die Archivalien der Werner-Zeller-Stiftung nutzen und einen kleineren, quellenbasierten Aufsatz erarbeiten. Bei entstehender Bachelor-/Masterarbeit ist zusätzliche Förderung auf Antrag möglich.
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