Schaufler Kolleg Doctoral Fellowship in Art History 2027
TU Dresden is offering a doctoral fellowship in art history within its Energy Cultures in Transition programme. One research strand specifically welcomes work on extractivism, resources and artistic practice in Africa and the African diaspora. The award is for qualified early-career researchers seeking a doctorate, with English-language interdisciplinary training and a monthly stipend.
Dresden · Germany
Before you apply
Check residence and nationality requirements separately, confirm what costs you would cover, and allow time to prepare every required document. This listing is a guide; the organiser makes the eligibility decision.
- Status
- Open
- Organizer
- Schaufler Kolleg / TU Dresden / THE SCHAUFLER FOUNDATION
- Who can apply
- Applicants of all nationalities, including Africa-based researchers. An excellent degree in Art History or Visual Culture Studies and English at least C1 are required. A master's degree can be unfinished at application but must be completed by April 2027, with official confirmation. Existing PhD holders are excluded. Choose one discipline only. German is desirable, not mandatory unless writing the dissertation in German.
- Funding & support
- EUR 1,850 monthly stipend plus EUR 150 material-cost grant and, if applicable, EUR 315 per child. Initial two-year award, with a 1.5-year extension subject to progress evaluation. The programme FAQ states funding for the full 3.5-year period is secured; the individual vacancy retains an availability-of-resources condition.
- Application fees
- Application and enrolment fees not stated. Interview expenses are not reimbursed. This is a stipend, not salaried employment.
- Travel support
- Conference travel may be covered within available project funds. Relocation flights, visas and personal insurance are not promised.
- Accommodation
- Housing support not stated. Fully equipped shared office workspace is offered.
- Disciplines
- Art history, Visual culture, African and diaspora art research, Energy humanities
- Deadline
- 24 November 2026. University central-mail receipt stamp or TUD email-server timestamp applies. Closing time and timezone are not stated; submit early.Closing time / timezone not confirmed
- Programme dates
- Starts 1 April 2027 for two years; possible extension by 1.5 years through September 2030. Do not treat the extension as guaranteed tenure.
- What to prepare
- Completed online application form, motivation letter, academic CV, latest degree certificate and research proposal with work plan/timeline, maximum 20,000 characters. Pending master's applicants also need transcripts and completion confirmation.
- How to apply
- Prepare documents in German or English, reference s26-006. Send one PDF including the completed online form, preferably through TUD SecureMail to the address stated in the official vacancy; postal submission is also listed. Receipt by the university, not postal dispatch, determines timeliness.
- Selection process
- Academic selection under the university call; extension depends on evaluation of doctoral progress. Selection date not stated.
- Admission & access
- Full-time doctoral research, mandatory English-language training, interdisciplinary collaboration and public engagement. Applicants must meet doctoral admission requirements. No concurrent public funding for the same doctoral project; outside work must not conflict with the fellowship.