Applications are now open for the Doucet Scholarship 2026, a fully funded 3-month research fellowship at the Max Planck Institute for Legal History and Legal Theory in Frankfurt, Germany. This prestigious opportunity is designed for young researchers, particularly from Latin America, to explore colonial legal history using the renowned Doucet Collection. The scholarship targets MA graduates, PhD candidates, or early-career postdocs, with a deadline of September 15, 2025. It is fully funded, covering travel and living expenses, and there is no application fee. You can also check moreĀ PhD positions here
Key Details
- Institution: Max Planck Institute for Legal History and Legal Theory, Frankfurt, Germany
- Duration: January 5 to March 31, 2026 (3 months)
- Field: Legal history of early modern Hispano-America
- Eligibility: Young researchers (MA graduates, PhD candidates, early-career postdocs), preference for Latin American candidates
- Funding: Fully funded (monthly stipend of ā¬1,365, travel reimbursement up to ā¬1,500)
- Application Fee: None
- Deadline: September 15, 2025
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Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Max Planck Doucet Scholarship 2026, you must meet the following requirements:
- Open to young researchers, that areĀ currently enrolled in university
- Applicants must reside outside Frankfurt, Germany.
- Your research proposal must focus on the history of colonial law and clearly connect to the Doucet Collection.
- Application materials must be submitted in English or Spanish.
- Strong preference is given to candidates from Latin America.
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Scholarship Benefits
- Monthly Stipend: ā¬1,365 per month to cover living expenses.
- Travel Reimbursement: Up to ā¬1,500 for transatlantic flights or ā¬750 for flights within Europe.
- Housing Support: Option to rent a room in the instituteās residences for approximately ā¬680 per month.
- Research Resources: Full access to the Doucet Collection and the instituteās academic community.
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Application Process
Applications (CV, project description and motivation letter regarding the use of the Doucet Collection) are to be submitted in Spanish or English byĀ 15 September 2025Ā via online application form.
