Guest Programme

In addition to the fellowship program, the IEG also invites researchers as visiting fellows and senior research fellows to live and work in Mainz, and to participate in the IEG’s research activities.

The Senior Research Fellowship Programme enables renowned scholars from abroad to come to Mainz. At the institute, they have the opportunity to pursue their own research projects and to network and exchange ideas with researchers at the IEG. This allows existing collaborations to be implemented and deepened, as well as new joint research projects to be planned for the future. Senior Research Fellows at the IEG usually come to Mainz for one to six months. They are provided with their own shared office at the Institute and a guest apartment in the center of Mainz.

The IEG also accepts visiting fellows who receive scholarships from other funding organizations or who are self-financed. Depending on availability, researchers can live in the Institute building (dormitory) or in the guest apartment. They are invited to take advantage of all the Institute has to offer and to participate in its research activities.

Good reasons to stay at the IEG

• Full concentration: Whether you are working on a book project, conducting research, or analyzing data, the IEG offers a focused environment in which to work on your research project.
• Secure accommodation: The IEG has two fully equipped guest apartments and a dormitory where guests can stay during their visit.
• Exchange, learning, and transfer: In an international atmosphere of dialogue, senior research fellows and visiting fellows can gain and share valuable insights on current  research on European history. The IEG offers a wide range of academic activities and international cooperation partners.
• Internationality: Living and working together with young and experienced international researchers from all over the world and the academic exchange in English are what make the IEG special.
• Scientific infrastructure: Senior research fellows and visiting fellows have access to the institute’s special library, including workspaces, as well as the academic infrastructure of Mainz.
• Mainz flair: In the heart of Mainz, there are many opportunities to enjoy leisure activities, culture, sports, and festivals in addition to the scientific program.
• Experience history: A building with over 400 years of history and an institute with its own unique history. What better place to conduct historical research?
• Network and contacts: Become part of the Leibniz Association, get involved in our alumni network, and make new friends and numerous important contacts for your future research and professional life.

Alumni Testimonials

“My experience was truly excellent. I was given my own office, and the institute was open 24/7, which I REALLY appreciated and which in my case meant that although my stay was short and I was able to come less than 5 days a week, I got a whole lot done in Mainz. […] I have only praise also here. Not only was I made welcome when I arrived – I really appreciated the talks with Johannes and Nicole, also at my departure. But also, the organization was on all levels (prep; flat & keys; library; the financial side) without hitch. I should also mention that the flat I was given was excellent (location; size; amenities) and excellently maintained.”

— Prof. Dr. Cyrus Schayegh, Senior Research Fellow 2024

“The events at the institute are both plentiful and of a high intellectual standard. In fact, IEG staff put on so many interesting conferences and reading groups that I regretted not having more time to attend them. The IEG offered a congenial work environment. I was spoilt for choice in terms of work spaces, which included my own office, a desk in the library, and the apartment). I felt the Institute achieved the right balance between giving SRFs space to work on their projects and integrating them into the community so that they don’t feel isolated during their stay in Mainz.”

— Dr. Jasper Heinzen, Senior Research Fellow 2025

Contact

Enquiries for both programmes are welcome at any time!

Questions will be answered by the Fellowship Office: fellowship@ieg-mainz.de

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