03. September 2025
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Fully Funded Doucet Scholarship 2026 at Max Planck Institute
The prestigious Doucet Scholarship 2026 offers a fully funded research stay at the Max Planck Institute for Legal History and Legal Theory in Frankfurt, Germany. Designed for early-career researchers—particularly those interested in colonial legal history and leveraging the rare Doucet Collection—this opportunity provides generous support for a three-month residency beginning in January 2026.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants receive:
- Monthly stipend of €1,365 for living expenses
- Airfare coverage up to €1,500 (transatlantic) or €750 (within Europe)
- Option to rent accommodation in the institute’s residence (~€680/month)
- Full access to the Doucet Collection—over 4,800 volumes focused on colonial law—plus seminars and library resources.
Eligibility Criteria
- Early-career researchers (Master’s graduates, PhD candidates, or early post-docs)
- Residing outside Frankfurt—especially encouraged for applicants from Latin America.
- Research proposal centered on the history of colonial law, leveraging the Doucet Collection
- Applicants may submit materials in English or Spanish.
Application Requirements & Deadline
Prepare the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Research project description outlining objectives and relevance to the Doucet Collection
- Motivation letter articulating how the experience supports academic goals
Submit applications via the official Max Planck Institute portal by 15 September 2025.
Program Duration
This is a three-month research residency running from 5 January to 31 March 2026.
Why Apply?
The Doucet Scholarship is a rare chance to access unmatched archival materials, connect with an international community of scholars, and focus on your legal history research in a world-class setting—without financial burden.
