Deadline: September 15, 2025

Applications for the Max Planck Doucet Scholarship in Germany are now open! The Max Planck Institute is offering a fully funded three-month Doucet Scholarship for young researchers. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in exploring the Doucet collection. Selected scholars will have access to materials available at the Max Planck Institute’s Library for the History and Theory of Law.

During the scholarship program in Berlin, participants will stay at the Max Planck Institute, where they will get an international and supportive working environment. The research scholarship in Germany will offer a salary of €1,365 as financial support for the program. It can be used to cover miscellaneous expenses. The traveling cost will also be reimbursed by the host institute for both Transatlantic and European flights.

The library collection includes historical and fundamental legal-historical sources, along with scientific research on the history of early modern law, particularly covering the Hispanic-American region up to the time of independence. If this interests you and you’re looking to study in Germany on scholarship, the Max Planck Doucet Scholarship offers an exciting opportunity. To be part of this fully funded research program in Europe in 2026, submit your project proposal through the application form. Proposals should focus on the history of colonial law directly related to the articles within the Doucet Collection.

Benefits

• Young researchers will get financial support of €1,365.
• The cost of traveling will be reimbursed up to €1,500 for transatlantic flights, and €750 for flights within Europe.
• Participants can get a room on rent in the Institute’s residence, but they will have to pay for it.
• It is an appealing opportunity for law and history scholars.

Eligibility

• The opportunity is for young researchers from outside Frankfurt, especially for researchers from Latin America.
• Applicants should be interested in using the Doucet collection.
• Participants must stay and complete the three-month research program at the Max Planck Institute.
• Applicants must submit their project proposals before the deadline.

Required Documents

• Online application form.
• CV.
• Project description.
• Motivation letter regarding the use of the Doucet Collection.

Application

• You have to apply through the online application form.
• Upload your CV.
• Fill in your contact details.
• Answer the questions asked in the form.
• Upload the required documents.
• Click ‘verify and submit’.
• After submitting the form, you will receive a confirmation email.

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