This stipend is a creation of the Thuringia Ministry of Education, Science and Culture. It strives to support young authors. Therefore a monthly installment of 850€ is granted for a period of 2-6 months. Through this stipend authors are enabled to solely focus on their work.
All young writers can apply for this program. The main selection criterion is the quality of the presented research project. Permanent residency in Thuringia is a must. There is no age limit. Young authors are preferred.