Sonderprogramm „Flucht“

The Sonderprogramm „Flucht“ is a time-limited research funding programme by the Gerda Henkel Stiftung that supports interdisciplinary basic research on flight, displacement and related topics. It funds research stipends, project funding and related costs for internationally and multiperspectivally oriented projects. The programme accepts proposals across humanities, social, cultural, legal and economic sciences and aims to connect theoretical research with societal, humanitarian and political practice.

Research stipends for main applicants; doctoral or research stipends for project staff; possible family allowance; personnel funds for student assistants; material and travel funds.

The programme is open to researchers in the humanities, social, cultural, legal and economic sciences; funding is independent of nationality and institutional affiliation is not required. Doctoral scholarships are granted only if embedded in a research project; applicants must address ethical implications and dissemination plans.

Applications must be submitted digitally and in English; decisions are made by the foundation's board on the basis of recommendations from international peer reviewers.