The German Historical Institute in Washington, DC and the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University are pleased to announce the 11th Transatlantic Doctoral Seminar in German History. The 2005 seminar will take place in Washington DC from April 13-16, 2005.

The seminar brings together young scholars from Europe and North America who are nearing completion of their doctoral degrees. We plan to invite eight doctoral students from each side of the Atlantic to discuss their research projects. The organizers welcome proposals on any aspect of German history during the years 1890 to 1930. Doctoral students working in related disciplines -- such as art history, legal history or the history of science -- are also encouraged to apply, as are students working on comparative projects or on the history of Austria or German-speaking Switzerland. The discussions will be based on papers (in German or English) submitted in advance of the conference. The seminar will be conducted bilingually, in German and English. The organizers will cover travel and lodging expenses.

We are now accepting applications from doctoral students whose dissertations are at an advanced stage but who will be granted their degrees after June 2005. Applications should include a short (2-3 pp.) project description (in German or English), a curriculum vitae, and a letter of reference from the major advisor. Questions may be directed to Dr. Richard Wetzell by email at r.wetzell@ghi-dc.org

Potential applicants whose projects focus mainly on the period after 1930 should consider applying next year for the 2006 Transatlantic Doctoral Seminar, which will be devoted to the period 1930 to 1960.

Applications and letters of reference must be received by December 1, 2004. They should be sent to Ms. Baerbel Thomas at the German Historical Institute and may be submitted by email, fax or regular mail: