The Willy Brandt Small Research Grants are short-term scholarships that are primarily intended to enable young scientists to complete an ongoing research project. Projects are funded that deal directly with the work or legacy of Willy Brandt, or with a chapter in contemporary history that is linked to Brandt's name and political life. The foundation awards up to two Small Research Grants per year. The amount of the short-term scholarship, which the full board of directors decides on, is determined on a case-by-case basis as required and amounts to up to 5,000 euros. There is no legal entitlement to a Willy Brandt Small Research Grant. The scientists are free to suggest their very special projects or ideas to the foundation for funding. A Willy Brandt Small Research Grant can fund, for example: Archival stays at home and abroad or taking a "sabbatical", which may be used to write a scientific essay or a larger research lecture.

Eligibility

• Young scientists with an ongoing research project
• Projects that deal directly with the work or legacy of Willy Brandt, or with a chapter in contemporary history that is linked to Brandt's name and political life.

The current application deadline is May 31, 2021. Click for information.