C²DH Scholar at Risk Fellowship 2026
- Omran Aburayya
- Sep 8
- 2 min read
If you are an academic forced to flee—as a result of conflict, persecution, or threats to your safety—the C²DH Scholar at Risk Fellowship 2026 offers you a unique lifeline. The Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH) at the University of Luxembourg invites one exceptional scholar at risk to continue their research in a secure, interdisciplinary environment in early 2026. Here's everything you need to know.
🎓 Scholarship Summary
Location: Luxembourg (residence in Luxembourg or the Greater Region)
Host Institution: Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH), University of Luxembourg
Programme Type: Short-term research fellowship (non-degree)
Target Group: Scholars at risk (e.g., those facing threats of violence, harassment, arrest, or living under active conflict)—including candidates from Palestine and Sudan
Fields of Focus: Contemporary History (including Luxembourg and European history), Public History, Digital History & Historiography
Award Value & Coverage:
€1,200 per month for accommodation
€1,800 per month for daily and living costs
Comprehensive coverage: travel, insurance included
Duration: 2 months in 2026
Application Deadline: 15 October 2025
Start Date: In early-to-mid 2026 (exact dates coordinated with selected fellow)
Eligible To: Scholars who meet the Scholars at Risk criteria, across all regions globally
📚 Scholarship Overview
The C²DH, one of the University of Luxembourg’s key interdisciplinary research centres, champions innovative digital approaches to researching and teaching contemporary history. The "Scholar at Risk" fellowship reflects its commitment to academic solidarity and intellectual freedom. The fellowship is open to researchers currently endangered by conflict, persecution, or political instability—a category including, but not limited to, nationals of Gaza, Palestine, and Sudan .
Fellows will be embedded within one of these C²DH research branches:
Contemporary History of Luxembourg
Contemporary History of Europe
Public History
Digital History & Historiography
Each fellow will be expected to pursue an independent research project aligned with these thematic areas, and share their scholarship through seminars or colloquia during their stay .
🎁 Fellowship Benefits
Financial Support: Full monthly reimbursements for accommodation (€1,200) and living expenses (€1,800); additional coverage includes travel and insurance .
Logistical & Institutional Support: Assistance in securing housing; office space and access to C²DH facilities are provided .
Academic Integration: Affiliation with one of the C²DH departments and an opportunity to present research in a seminar or colloquium .
Safe Environment: A secure and scholarly enriching environment for displaced or threatened academics.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
At-Risk Status: Must meet the Scholars at Risk Network definition—i.e., experiencing or recently subjected to violence, harassment, intimidation, threat of arrest/imprisonment, or general physical risk due to conflict .
Academic Focus: Research projects should pertain to contemporary, public, or digital history.
Availability: Willingness and ability to reside in Luxembourg or the Greater Region during the two-month fellowship.
Documentation: Required submission of a Motivation Letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV) via email .
📝 Application Procedure
Prepare Required Documents:
Motivation Letter detailing research interest, relevance to C²DH thematic areas, and fellowship objectives.
Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting academic background and any relevant publications or projects.
Submit Application:
Email both documents to: brigitte.dolenc@uni.lu .
Ensure submission is complete and sent no later than 15 October 2025.
Selection Timeline:
Decisions will be communicated by mid-December 2025 .
