The Doucet Scholarship 2026 at the Max Planck Institute, Germany
- Omran Aburayya
- May 14
- 2 min read
If you're a young researcher passionate about the history of colonial law and seeking an opportunity to delve into one of Europe's most esteemed legal history collections, the Doucet Scholarship 2026 at the Max Planck Institute for Legal History and Legal Theory in Frankfurt, Germany, is now accepting applications. This prestigious scholarship offers a fully-funded three-month research stay, providing scholars—particularly those from Latin America—with access to the invaluable Doucet Collection.
🎓Doucet Scholarship Summary
Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Host Institution: Max Planck Institute for Legal History and Legal Theory
Academic Level: Early-career researchers (postgraduate, PhD candidates, postdocs)
Target Group: Researchers from outside Frankfurt, with a focus on Latin America
Fields of Research: History of colonial law, particularly projects utilizing the Doucet Collection
Value and Coverage:
Monthly stipend of €1,365
Airfare reimbursement: up to €1,500 for transatlantic flights; up to €750 for intra-European flights
Optional accommodation in the Institute's residences at approximately €680 per month
Duration: 3 months (January 5 – March 31, 2026)
Application Deadline: September 15, 2025
Start Date: January 5, 2026
Eligible To: Young researchers from outside Frankfurt, especially from Latin America
📚 Scholarship Overview
The Doucet Scholarship is designed to facilitate access to the Doucet Collection for young researchers interested in the history of colonial law. The collection, comprising over 4,800 volumes, offers a wealth of resources for scholars examining legal history in colonial contexts. The scholarship supports a three-month research stay at the Max Planck Institute, allowing scholars to engage deeply with the collection and the Institute's academic community.
🎁Doucet Scholarship Benefits
Financial Support: A monthly stipend of €1,365 to cover living expenses during the research stay.
Travel Reimbursement: Reimbursement of airfare costs up to €1,500 for transatlantic flights and up to €750 for flights within Europe.
Accommodation: Option to rent a room in the Institute's residences at approximately €680 per month.
Research Environment: Access to the Institute's extensive library and participation in academic events and seminars.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be young researchers from outside Frankfurt, with a preference for candidates from Latin America.
Research proposals should focus on the history of colonial law and demonstrate a clear intention to utilize the Doucet Collection.
Proficiency in English or Spanish is required for application materials.
📝 Application Procedure
Application Deadline: September 15, 2025
📂 Required Documents:
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Project description outlining the research objectives and relevance to the Doucet Collection
Motivation letter explaining the significance of the Doucet Collection to the proposed research
📬 Submission: Applications should be submitted in English or Spanish via the online application form available at the Max Planck Institute's website.
ℹ️ Contact Information: For inquiries regarding the application process, contact sekduve@lhlt.mpg.de.
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