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Varies
Country
Multiple
Level
PhD
Deadline
TBD
About This Scholarship
The Gerda Henkel Foundation offers research grants for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers in historical sciences, archaeology, Islamic studies, and related fields with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa. Palestinian researchers working on history, archaeology, or social studies of the Levant region are actively supported.
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Error | Gerda Henkel Foundation DE EN enter search term search in grants The Foundation Since its establishment in 1976, the Gerda Henkel Foundation has supported more than 9,000 research projects. Funding The Gerda Henkel Foundation supports the historical humanities and the preservation of cultural heritage in Germany and worldwide. Initiatives The Gerda Henkel Foundation promotes excellent research and is active in its communication. Press The Foundation Since its establishment in 1976, the Gerda Henkel Foundation has supported more than 9,000 research projects. 50 Years of the Gerda Henkel Foundation About the Foundation The Head Office Boards and Committees Annual Report and Publications Supported Projects and Publications Projects supported by the Foundation Publications Supported Carreers Funding The Gerda Henkel Foundation supports the historical humanities and the preservation of cultural heritage in Germany and worldwide. General Information Research Grants Archaeology, History, Art History, Legal History, Prehistory and Early History, History of Science Research Projects Funding for groups of researchers Research Scholarships Funding for individual researchers PhD scholarships Scholarships for PhD students Special Programmes Research addressing current challenges Democracy Forced Migration Lost Cities Security, Society and the State Funding Initiatives Cultural heritage and international research funding Lisa Maskell Fellowships Patrimonies Accompanying Social Mesaures Funding Opportunities for Scholars at Risk Fellowships Research fellowships from Bucharest to Washington Prospect Utopia Initiatives The Gerda Henkel Foundation promotes excellent research and is active in its communication. Gerda Henkel Prize Historische Bibliothek L.I.S.A. Wissenschaftsportal EDIT. Digital Publication Press Application Area The Foundation Since its establishment in 1976, the Gerda Henkel Foundation has supported more than 9,000 research projects. 50 Years of the Gerda Henkel Foundation About the Foundation The Head Office Boards and Committees Annual Report and Publications Supported Projects and Publications Projects supported by the Foundation Publications Supported Carreers Funding The Gerda Henkel Foundation supports the historical humanities and the preservation of cultural heritage in Germany and worldwide. General Information Research Grants Archaeology, History, Art History, Legal History, Prehistory and Early History, History of Science Research Projects Funding for groups of researchers Research Scholarships Funding for individual researchers PhD scholarships Scholarships for PhD students Special Programmes Research addressing current challenges Democracy Forced Migration Lost Cities Security, Society and the State Funding Initiatives Cultural heritage and international research funding Lisa Maskell Fellowships Patrimonies Accompanying Social Mesaures Funding Opportunities for Scholars at Risk Fellowships Research fellowships from Bucharest to Washington Prospect Utopia Initiatives The Gerda Henkel Foundation promotes excellent research and is active in its communication. Gerda Henkel Prize Historische Bibliothek L.I.S.A. Wissenschaftsportal EDIT. Digital Publication Press Application Area DE EN Imprint Data Protection Contact Carreers Press Home Error The requested page does not exist. The desired content might not be available in the selected language. Please return to the previous page or refer back to the home page . move up Imprint Data Protection Contact Carreers Press © 2026 Gerda Henkel Stiftung
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What is the Gerda Henkel Foundation — Research Grants for Historical Sciences (MENA)?
The Gerda Henkel Foundation offers research grants for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers in historical sciences, archaeology, Islamic studies, and related fields with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa. Palestinian researchers working on history, archaeology, or social studies of the Levant region are actively supported.
Who can apply for the Gerda Henkel Foundation — Research Grants for Historical Sciences (MENA)?
Students pursuing PhD degrees can apply. This scholarship specifically supports Palestinian students.
What is the application deadline?
Please check the official scholarship website for current application deadlines.
How much funding does this scholarship provide?
Funding amounts vary. Check the official website for detailed financial information.
What are the requirements?
Requirements vary. Please check the official scholarship website for detailed eligibility criteria.
How competitive is this scholarship?
The Gerda Henkel Foundation — Research Grants for Historical Sciences (MENA) has an acceptance rate of approximately 21.37%. This scholarship has moderate competition.
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