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What do I need to know about a Rachel Carson Center fellowship?

The Rachel Carson Center (RCC) was initially funded by a generous grant from the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF) as a Käte Hamburger Center for Advanced Study in the Humanities. The RCC is a joint initiative of LMU and the Deutsches Museum in Munich. The goal of the center is to strengthen the presence of the humanities in current political and scientific discussions on international environmental issues. Fellows are expected to be in residence in Munich for the entirety of their fellowship; the RCC does not fund archival or field research trips.

The Landhaus Fellowship Program is a residential program and is a cooperation between the Herrmannsdorfer Landwerkstätten and the RCC. Ten fellows will live and work together in the newly renovated historic house on the Herrmannsdorfer organic farm outside Munich. These fellowships are open to excellent doctoral, post-doctoral, and senior scholars who are working in the field of environment and society.

Fellowships are very competitive; at least two committees review each application. Fellows are selected based on the strength of their proposal. Other factors are also taken into account, as we aim for a diverse group in terms of disciplines, nationalities, and gender.

Please consult the FAQs for a comprehensive overview of all aspects of the fellowship.