Library Scholarships for International Students in Germany

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Countries: All international students and national students are eligible to apply.
• Eligible Course or Subjects: Students can undertake research study at the Gotha Research Library.
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
• The applicants must want to work on their literary projects and to work with the holdings of the research library.

Offered Benefits

The selected students will be provided the following:

• A one-month scholarship of 1,500 euros.
• Travel expenses and accommodation in the guest house of the Gotha Research Centre (accommodation unit with private bathroom and kitchen).
• A project presented as part of public reading is planned.
• For scholarship holders with children, a one-time family supplement of 100 euros is granted. The birth certificate is valid as proof.

Application Process

• How to Apply: Applicants must submit the application form. All students that apply will be considered for this scholarship.
• Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
• the completed application form with a detailed indication of the relevant holdings
• Curriculum Vitae
• Short project outline (2 to 5 pages of 1,800 characters each incl. spaces)
• List of publications with text sample (up to 10 pages)
• Admission Requirements: Students must have relevant prior academic qualifications such as bachelor’s or master’s degrees.
• Language Requirement: The students must know German or Dutch, or provide English language proficiency proof as per the requirements of the center.