Start your study adventure in Germany! Good news—applications for the Deutsches Museum Scholar in Residence Program are now open. In this article, we will provide detailed information about the program, its benefits, and the step-by-step application process.
The Deutsches Museum Scholar in Residence Program is a fully funded scholarship for international students, offered for postdoctoral or pre-doctoral research. This scholarship provides a stipend of €30,000 per annum.
The program invites international scholars who wish to work on science and technology projects at Deutsches Museum in Germany for a period of six to twelve months. The program is interdisciplinary, welcoming a range of research topics. Scholars will have a dedicated workspace with a desktop computer and telephone, along with the opportunity to live in subsidized museum complex flats.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Postdoctoral / Pre-doctoral research
- Institution(s): Deutsches Museum
- Study in: Munich, Germany
- Opportunity Focus Areas: Applicants are invited to base their projects on the collections of the Deutsches Museum and collaborate closely with the museum staff when formulating research proposals. Projects involving innovative approaches to artifact-oriented research are especially welcome.
- Program Period: 6 or 12 Months
- Deadline: October 15, 2024
Scholarship Coverage
The Deutsches Museum Scholar-in-Residence Program provides the following benefits:
- Pre-doctoral stipends: €15,000 (for a full year)
- Post-doctoral stipends: €30,000 (for a full year)
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Deutsches Museum Scholar-in-Residence Program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Required Language: German / English
- Eligible Countries: All world countries
- Educational Requirements: Applicants must have at least one university degree (Master’s or PhD).
- Language Skills: Applicants must be able to read German (passive language skills) as a prerequisite.
- Health Insurance: Applicants are required to arrange their own health insurance.
How to Apply for the Deutsches Museum Scholar-in-Residence Program?
Please follow the following application instructions to apply for the Deutsches Museum Scholar-in-Residence Program:
(1) The following documents are required:
- Completed application form.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Project description (3 to 5 pages).
- Two confidential references (can be sent directly by the referees).
(2) Send the documents and the completed application to the following address:
Andrea Walther
Coordinator of the Research Institute
Deutsches Museum
80306 Munich
Tel.: 00 49 (0) 89 2179-280
Fax: 00 49 (0) 89 2179-239
E-Mail: a.waltherdeutsches-museum.de
To learn more about the Deutsches Museum Scholar-in-Residence Program, please visit the official website: