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ChLA Global Committee
Aug 6
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Program ad with text: Fellowship Programme in Munich for children’s literature. Features a scenic library and two women smiling at a table. Deadline: Sept 30.

The International Youth Library invites international scholars to apply for its renowned fellowship programme – one of the rare international research initiatives in the field of children’s and YA literature.

Spend 6 weeks to 3 months conducting research in one the world’s largest library for children’s and youth literature – with access to over 650.000 books in 260 languages.

Receive a monthly stipend of €1.300, expert support, and an inspiring academic environment at Blutenburg Castle in Munich, Germany.

Open to graduates, doctoral candidates, etc. (non-German citizens). English or German required.

Application deadline: September 30, 2025.

Details and application may be found here.

The programme is funded by the Bavarian Ministry for Science and Arts (@stmwk.bayern ).