German Historical Institute London

Prizes

Prize of the German Historical Institute London

Awarded annually for an outstanding Ph.D. thesis on British, German, or British-Colonial history, British-German relations, or British-German comparative history.

The Prize is 1,000 Euros, presented at the GHIL’s Annual Lecture in November 2026.

To be eligible, applicants must have successfully completed doctoral exams and vivas between 1 August 2025 and 31 July 2026.

Deadline for applications: 31 July 2026

GHIL Building

Renovation Works and Closure

The GHIL building, including the library, will be closed for renovation works until Summer 2026. 

Among other works, our reception space and the seminar and common rooms will receive a face-lift, and a previously hidden Octagon room on a the ground floor will become a new meeting space. 

Please bear with us during this unavoidable period of closure. We look forward to welcoming you to the new and improved GHIL in a few months' time!

Opportunities

Scholarships

GHIL-MWF Delhi Joint Fellowship on "The British Empire and the History of Colonialism"

For early career scholars whose research is situated in the broad field of the British Empire and the History of Colonialism

Duration: 3 months to be taken up at any time during the calendar year 2027

Includes a monthly stipend, travel and other associated costs

Deadline for applications: 25 September 2026