Käte Hamburger Centre for Cultural Practices of Reparation (CURE) Fellowships
Saarland University – Saarbrücken, Germany
Duration: Up to 12 months (starting October 1, 2025, with a minimum of six months in justified cases)
Stipend: €6,100 to €7,200 monthly (before taxes) for those on unpaid leave from their home institution
Application Deadline: January 2, 2025
Program Overview
The Käte Hamburger Centre CURE invites scholars in cultural studies and the humanities to apply for its fellowship program. Up to twelve fellows are selected each academic year to conduct independent research relevant to the centre’s focus on cultural practices of reparation. Research should align with the centre’s three thematic fields—‘history,’ ‘experience,’ and ‘nature’—and for the 2025-2026 academic year, the theme “Society.”
The centre aims to establish a transmedial theory of cultural reparation by examining cultural reparation processes, memory cultures, and socio-political discourses surrounding harm, humiliation, and ecological issues.
Fellowship Details
- Research Support: Fellows will pursue independent projects that contribute to CURE’s themes and research agenda.
- Participation: Fellows are expected to engage actively in CURE’s colloquia, working groups, and conferences and may organize events or collaborate on teaching activities.
- Accommodation: Modern apartments are provided free of charge, with options for family accommodation if needed.
- Travel Reimbursement: Travel expenses to and from Saarbrücken are reimbursed according to the Saarland Travel Expense Act (SRKG).
- Workspace: A fully equipped workspace is provided on-site at the centre.
- Funding Options:
- Option 1: Fellows on unpaid leave from their home institution receive a stipend of €6,100 to €7,200 per month, depending on qualifications.
- Option 2: Fellows retaining their salary will have their home institution compensated for teaching replacements.
Eligibility Requirements
- Junior Fellows: Must hold a PhD or equivalent.
- Senior Fellows: Should hold a tenured professorship or a comparable position (e.g., senior lecturer).
- Artists: Those with experience collaborating with the academic community are encouraged to apply.
