The Max Planck Institute for Legal History and Legal Theory is inviting applications for the Max Planck Doucet Scholarship 2027. This fully funded three-month research fellowship is designed to support early-career scholars from outside Frankfurt, with a strong preference for researchers from Latin America, allowing them to utilize the institute’s prestigious Doucet Collection.
Scholarship Overview
| Detail | Specifications |
| Host Institution | Max Planck Institute for Legal History and Legal Theory |
| Location | Frankfurt, Germany |
| Funding Status | Fully Funded (No Application Fee) |
| Duration | 3 Months (January 5, 2027 – March 31, 2027) |
| Eligible Nationalities | All Nationalities (Preference for Latin American researchers) |
| Application Deadline | September 15, 2026 |
Designation
- Research Fellow / Scholarship Recipient (Early-career scholar)
Research Area
- History of Colonial Law (with an explicit focus on utilizing the Doucet Collection).
Job / Fellowship Description
The selected candidate will undertake a three-month research stay at the Max Planck Institute in Frankfurt. The primary objective is to conduct fundamental research in the history of colonial law by actively utilizing the resources within the Doucet Collection.
Recipients will benefit from a rich research setting alongside global experts. The fully funded fellowship covers:
- A living stipend
- Travel costs to and from Germany
- Housing fees
Eligibility & Qualifications
To be considered for this fellowship, international applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Open to candidates from all nations, with a significant preference given to young researchers from Latin America.
- Must be a young, early-career researcher living outside of Frankfurt, Germany.
- The research proposal must explicitly focus on the history of colonial law and clearly justify the need to access the Doucet Collection.
- Applications must be submitted in either English or Spanish.
Required Documents
- Project Description
- Motivation Letter
- CV or Resume
How to Apply
- Online Application: Eligible candidates must submit their applications online via the official portal available on the Max Planck Institute Website.
- Inquiries: For any specific queries regarding the application process or requirements, candidates can contact the institute directly at sekduve@lhlt.mpg.de.
- Submission Deadline: Ensure all materials are submitted by September 15, 2026.
