Heinz Heinen Fellowship Program 2026/27 | Call for Applications

The Heinz Heinen Fellowship brings international scholars to Bonn, Germany. It focuses on slavery and Strong Asymmetrical Dependency across all historical periods. The Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies (BCDSS) hosts the program.

Program Snapshot

• Host Organization: Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies (BCDSS), University of Bonn
• Funding: Monthly stipend, travel allowance, and accommodation lump sum
• Duration: Six to twelve months, starting October 1
• Location: Bonn, Germany
• Eligibility: Doctoral, postdoctoral, senior scholars, and alternative knowledge producers

Focus Areas

• Strong Asymmetrical Dependency and slavery research
• All historical periods and cultural contexts
• Interdisciplinary study of dependency and bondage
• Research seminars, workshops, and scholarly exchange

About the Fellowship

BCDSS is a Cluster of Excellence funded by the German Excellence Strategy. The fellowship gives scholars time and freedom for independent research. Fellows share projects in the Research Seminar and attend lectures and conferences. They may also organize workshops and publish in BCDSS peer-reviewed formats.

What Fellows Receive

Monthly stipends depend on career stage: €1,700 for doctoral fellows and €2,600 for junior postdocs. Postdocs receive €3,100, and senior fellows receive €3,600. Fellows living outside Bonn also receive travel and accommodation support. Everyone gets a workspace with a desktop computer. BCDSS also helps fellows find childcare.

Who Can Apply

Doctoral fellows must be about to finish their PhD. Junior postdocs hold a PhD for up to four years. Postdocs, assistant professors, and associate professors fall in the postdoctoral category. Full professors apply as senior fellows. Journalists, artists, and curators may apply as alternative knowledge producers.

Required Materials

Applicants should review requirements on the official BCDSS fellowship page. Materials vary by career stage and include recommendation letters.

How to Apply

Check BCDSS’s official page for the next call.

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Conclusion

This fellowship offers strong funding and a rare research community focused on slavery studies. Its flexible stay lengths suit scholars at different career stages. Because this cycle has closed, interested scholars should watch for the next call. Confirm future deadlines through BCDSS’s official website.

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