Lower Saxony Research Grants Fellowships 2027

The Lower Saxony Research Grants Fellowships 2027 offer fully funded post-doctoral and short-term research fellowships hosted by the Herzog August Bibliothek in Wolfenbüttel, Germany. The program supports original humanities and culturally oriented research, with tracks for long-term post-doctoral fellowships (6–10 months) and short-term fellowships (1–3 months). Fellows receive monthly stipends and may be eligible for travel subsidies and family support options.

Monthly stipend, travel reimbursement, potential family support options (child supplement).

Applicants must demonstrate a clear research project that makes essential use of the holdings of the Herzog August Bibliothek. Post-doctoral applicants must have earned a PhD within the last six years (by January 2026) and be within six years of their doctoral degree; short-term fellowships are open to scholars at any career stage.

Submit a research proposal and required materials through the official application channel; follow guidelines in the official download area and the HAB website.