Doucet Scholarship 2026, Germany

Max Planck Institute Doucet Scholarship 2026 in Germany (Fully Funded)

The Max Planck Institute for Legal History and Legal Theory (MPI-LHLT) invites applications for the 8th Doucet Scholarship. This prestigious, fully funded research opportunity is open to international scholars—especially from Latin America—interested in colonial legal history.

Selected candidates will spend three months (January 5 – March 31, 2026) conducting research in Frankfurt, Germany, using the Doucet Collection—one of the world’s most important archives on the history of colonial law.

Degree Level

The Doucet Scholarship supports research-level scholars, including:

• Master’s graduates

• PhD candidates

• Early-career postdoctoral researchers

Eligible Fields of Study

• Law and Governance

• History

Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants will receive the following:

• Monthly stipend: €1,365

• Travel reimbursement:

  • Up to €1,500 for transatlantic flights

  • Up to €750 for flights within Europe

• Optional accommodation at the Institute’s residence:

  • Available for full months only

  • Approximate cost: €680/month

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be early-career researchers from outside Frankfurt (Latin American applicants are especially encouraged)

• Be working on a project focused on colonial legal history

• Use resources from the Doucet Collection

• Commit to staying in Frankfurt for the full research period (January to March 2026)

Application Requirements

All application documents must be submitted in English or Spanish by September 15, 2025.

Required documents include:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

2. Description of the research project (highlighting its relevance to the Doucet Collection)

3. Motivation letter (explaining how the Doucet Collection will be used in your research)

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the official online portal provided by the Max Planck Institute.

For any inquiries, email: [email protected]

Visit the Max Planck Institute Doucet Scholarship page for full details and to access the application form.

Why Apply

• Gain access to rare archival material in legal history

• Collaborate with leading international researchers

• Conduct research at a prestigious German research institute

• Advance your academic career while experiencing life in Germany

Apply by September 15, 2025, and take the next step in your research journey.