Heidelberg University Offers €20,000 Romani Rose Fellowship to Fight Anti-Gypsyism
Heidelberg University is offering a scholarship focused on anti-Gypsyism research. The 'Romani Rose Fellowship', endowed with 20,000 euros, aims to promote research against Antiziganism and is open to PhD students and postdocs from EU countries.
The fellowship, named after Romani Rose, a prominent activist for human and civil rights, includes a stay at the Research Center on Anti-Gypsyism. PhD students can receive 1,666 euros per month for 12 months, while postdocs get 2,500 euros per month for 8 months. The scholarship supports projects related to anti-Gypsyism or racism research and focuses on mechanisms of prejudice and discrimination.
The deadline for applications is September 30, 2025. The fellowship is funded by the Manfred Lautenschläger Foundation, which provided the scholarship to encourage research in this field.
The Romani Rose Fellowship at Heidelberg University offers a unique opportunity for PhD students and postdocs to contribute to anti-Gypsyism research. The scholarship not only provides financial support but also access to the Research Center on Anti-Gypsyism, fostering a deeper understanding of these crucial issues.
