Scholarship program of the Stiftung Preussischer Kulturbesitz at the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin
The Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin is home to exceptional historical special collections of manuscripts, printed works, maps, musical materials, and other collection objects, both in terms of scope and quality, from numerous regions in Europe, Africa and Asia. The library catalogues and researches this cultural heritage which it has been entrusted and which it systematically complements with modern research literature by using hermeneutic, digital and material-analytical methodologies.
The Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin is reviewing its scholarship program to strategically enhance its profile as a research library and to further strengthen its cooperation with other academic institutions. Two measures are at the center of this review: first, expanding eligibility to applicants from universities and research institutions in Germany and second, introducing a thematic focus on selected topics for the scholarships. Preference will be given to research projects that demonstrate a clear connection to the unique collections of the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin.
2026 Annual Theme: Small Forms – Between Materiality, Mediality and Genre
The scholarship is open for applications from both international and German scholars and the deadline for applications will be September 30, 2025. Further information on the scholarship and on how to apply can be found at: https://staatsbibliothek-berlin.de/en/extras/spezielle-interessen/scholarship-program