The American Academy in Berlin provides a unique bridge between Germany and America – a bridge created through the scholarship and creativity of distinguished individuals involved in cultural, academic and public affairs.

American Academy in Berlin Prize Fellowships

Subjects: Public affairs, culture, humanities, journalism, law, fiction and non-fiction writing, poetry, history, sociology and literature.

Purpose: To provide residential fellowship opportunities to scholars and professionals.

Eligibility: Open to scholars, writers, and professionals who are permanent residents of the United States. U.S. expatriates are not eligible. Candidates in academic fields must have completed their doctorates at the time of application. The Academy does not accept applications from visual artists.

Level of Study: Postgraduate

Type: Fellowship

Value: A stipend of $5,000 per month of residency, round-trip airfare to Berlin, and apartment with partial board

Length of Study: Academic semester

Frequency: Annual

Study Establishment: American Academy in Berlin

Country of Study: Germany

Application Procedure: For application guidelines, restrictions, and forms please visit our website at www.americanacademy.de/home/fellows/applications.

Closing Date: September 30th

Funding: Private

No. of awards given last year: 24

No. of applicants last year: 250

Additional Information: The academy especially encourages people on sabbatical or study leave from their home institutions and organizations.