Barbara Huber Scholarship Program in Germany

  •  PhD, Fellowship
  •  31-May-2025
  •   Germany

The Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime, Security and Law (MPI-CSL) is inviting applications for the Barbara Huber Scholarship Program. This program supports outstanding academics conducting innovative research in Criminology, Public Law, or Criminal Law.

The scholarship aims to promote scientific progress by fostering new perspectives, questions, or findings in these fields. Each department at MPI-CSL may award one Barbara Huber Scholarship per calendar year.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Open to applicants from all countries outside Germany.
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any research area related to Criminology, Public Law, or Criminal Law.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Must be an outstanding academic from a foreign research institution.
  • Must propose a highly innovative research project that significantly contributes to scientific progress.
  • Must be applying for a research stay at MPI-CSL for a period of two to six months.
  • Must demonstrate strong research potential through their publications and academic achievements.

Offered Benefits

  • Fully funded research stay at MPI-CSL for 2–6 months.
  • Monthly stipend based on academic level.
  • Access to top-tier laboratory facilities, specialist libraries, and databases.
  • Collaboration opportunities with leading researchers and international partners.
  • Participation in seminars, hackathons, workshops, and conferences.
  • Additional financial support for academic events or research travel.

Application Process

To apply, candidates must submit the following documents via the online application portal by 31 May 2025:

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • List of academic publications
  • Up to three English or German publications
  • Research project description (5–10 pages)

For further details, visit the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime, Security and Law (MPI-CSL) official website.

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