"First Research Article" Fellowship

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I present materials describing my good standing in an accredited graduate program?

  A combination of letters from academic supervisors, and certificate of matriculation, and most recent transcript of grades are among the materials that are accepted.

• How long should my writing sample be?

  The English language sample should demonstrate your honest ability to write (without external editorial assistance) a scholarly paper in English on your topic. This could be a university term paper or something you are currently working on. A maximum of 8000 words, inclusive of notes and bibliographies, are accepted.

• Should the “dissertation description” be about my MA or PhD research?

  Please provide a description of your PhD project.

• Am I eligible to apply for the fellowship program if I am enrolled in a graduate program in the U.S., Europe, or Australia?

  No. This fellowship is for graduate students based at an Asian, African, or Latin American institution.

• Is the fellowship a residential one? What does this mean?

  Yes. Fellowship recipients must be willing to live in Berlin, which is where the MPIWG is located.

• I might submit my dissertation this summer. Am I eligible to apply?

  The First Research Article Fellowship is open to those who will not have received their PhD before the end of the announced fellowship term is completed. Do refer to the original call to check the fellowship term dates.

• Does my topic fit into the fellowship program?

  Your work will need to be able to demonstrably engage with the themes of the Department and history of science in general. See https://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/page/dept-iii-structure for more information.

• How do I find out about other opportunities with the MPIWG?

  Please check https://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/page/dept-iii_opportunities for current information about fellowships and jobs.