Doucet Scholarship – Max Planck Institute for Legal History and Theory

The Doucet Scholarship at the Max Planck Institute in Frankfurt is a prestigious short-term research award designed to support emerging scholars, especially those focusing on legal history in early modern Hispanoamerica. Drawing on the Institute’s rich Doucet Collection, this scholarship enables researchers to access rare monographs and primary sources in a globally respected research environment.

Key Details:

• Duration: 3-month research stay (January–March 2026)

• Focus: Projects centering on legal history in early modern Hispanoamerica, specifically those engaging with the Doucet Collection

• Deadline: 15 September 2025 (applications by CV, project description, and motivation letter in Spanish or English)
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Opportunities:

• Access to the Doucet Collection’s unique monographs and editions, organized around legal history and vital for understanding colonial legal systems

• Immersive research experience at one of Europe’s top hubs for historical and legal scholarship

Benefits:

• €1,365 scholarship stipend

• Airfare reimbursement: up to €1,500 (transatlantic) or €750 (within Europe)

• Optional accommodation: Institute housing available at approximately €680/month
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Why It Matters:
The Doucet Scholarship opens doors for researchers—particularly those from Latin America—to contribute to enriching our understanding of legal traditions and colonial history. A short but deeply focused research stay at the Max Planck Institute provides high-impact immersion and access to archival materials that are otherwise hard to reach.