The Max Planck Doucet Scholarship 2026 offers international researchers in law a unique, fully funded 3-month research stay in Germany. Hosted by the Max Planck Institute for Legal History and Legal Theory (MPI), this opportunity supports global legal scholarship and cross-cultural research exchanges.
About the Max Planck Doucet Scholarship 2026
The Max Planck Doucet Scholarship 2026 is designed for early-career scholars working in comparative law, legal theory, and legal history. Scholars from the Global South are especially encouraged to apply. The research stay will take place in Frankfurt, Germany.
Key Details of the Max Planck Doucet Scholarship 2026
- Host Country: Germany
- Institute: Max Planck Institute for Legal History and Legal Theory
- Duration: 3 months
- Funding: Fully Funded
- Eligible Fields: Law, Legal Theory, Legal History
- Application Deadline: September 15, 2025
Benefits of the Max Planck Doucet Scholarship 2026
- Monthly stipend to cover living expenses
- Travel allowance (round-trip airfare)
- Full access to MPI’s resources and research library
- Networking and collaboration with leading legal scholars
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in law or be advanced doctoral candidates
- Strong interest or background in legal theory/history
- English proficiency
- Priority given to candidates from the Global South
How to Apply
To apply for the Max Planck Doucet Scholarship 2026, submit the following documents via the MPI job portal:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Research proposal (max 5 pages)
- Letter of motivation
- Two academic recommendation letters
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