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Saul Kagan Fellowship in Advanced Shoah Studies

Saul Kagan Fellowship in Advanced Shoah Studies

Applicable For:

Graduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$20,000

Application Deadline:

30/12/2023
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About This Scholarship

The Saul Kagan Fellowship in Advanced Shoah Studies is a fellowship program that supports Ph.D. and post-doctoral research on the Holocaust and its aftermath. The program is named after Saul Kagan, who was a Holocaust survivor and the founding executive director of the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.

The fellowship program is administered by the Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. The fellowship provides financial support for research expenses and travel, as well as access to the resources and archives of the museum.

If you’re interested in applying for the Saul Kagan Fellowship in Advanced Shoah Studies, you can find more information on the website of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

Eligibility Criteria For Saul Kagan Fellowship in Advanced Shoah Studies

The Saul Kagan Fellowship in Advanced Shoah Studies is a scholarship program offered by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) to support Ph.D. and postdoctoral students who are pursuing research related to the Holocaust and its aftermath.

To be eligible for the Saul Kagan Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Have completed all Ph.D. or postdoctoral degree requirements (except the dissertation) at the time of application and have a dissertation topic approved by their department or university.
  • Be enrolled in a Ph.D. program or have received their Ph.D. or postdoctoral degree within the past seven years.
  • Be conducting research that is related to the Holocaust and its aftermath, including its antecedents and legacies.
  • Be able to demonstrate the potential for scholarly achievement and the ability to contribute to the field of Holocaust studies.
  • Be able to spend at least three consecutive months in residence at the USHMM during the fellowship period (between September and August).
  • Be able to communicate effectively in English.

The fellowship provides a stipend of $4,200 per month for Ph.D. candidates and $5,200 per month for postdoctoral fellows, as well as a research allowance of up to $3,000 to cover expenses related to research, travel, and living expenses during the fellowship period.

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