The German Academic Scholarship Foundation (Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes) is inviting applications for its prestigious Doctoral Scholarship Programme.
The scholarship supports outstanding doctoral researchers with €1,750 per month, health insurance support, and other.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Host Country | Germany |
| Scholarship Provider | German Academic Scholarship Foundation (Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes) |
| Degree Level | PhD / Doctoral |
| Monthly Scholarship | €1,750 |
| Additional Benefits | Health insurance, childcare and family allowances, research travel grants |
| Duration | 3 years (extendable up to 42 months, or 54 months for scholars with children) |
| Number of Awards | Around 350 new doctoral scholarships every year |
| Application Deadline | Open year-round (No deadline) |
Who Can Apply?
The scholarship welcomes international applicants who have been accepted into a doctoral programme at a German university.
Applicants should have an excellent academic record and hold their most recent academic degree obtained within the last four years.
Selection Process
Applications undergo a two-stage evaluation:
- Pre-selection
- Verification of eligibility and application requirements.
- Final Assessment
- Expert review of the research proposal.
- Interview evaluation.
Application Deadline
There is no fixed application deadline. Applications can be submitted at any time during the year.
Official Notification: https://www.studienstiftung.de/infos-fuer-promovierende/promotionsfoerderung-der-studienstiftung