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Here you will find information about our DAAD scholarship programmes for international students and
researchers as well as offers from other selected funding organisations.
Friedrich Ebert Foundation: Scholarship for International Doctoral Students
Contact
Friedrich Ebert Foundation
Studienförderung
Godesberger Allee 149
53175 Bonn
Germany
Contact
Tel.: +49 228/883-9225
E-Mail: stipendien@fes.de
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Overview
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A print version of this announcement (PDF) is available in the further tabs (e.g. “Application requirements”).
Programme Description
International students from all subjects (except the medical disciplines) who have been admitted to a doctoral programme at a German higher education institution are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Eligible candidates come from countries in the Global South (Asia, Africa, Latin America), post-Soviet states as well as eastern and south-eastern European (EU) countries. Eligibility criteria include an excellent school and academic record and voluntary social and political involvement. Scholars are paid the amount of 1,200 EUR per month over a period of 2, at maximum 3 years. The scholarship also entails comprehensive non-material support.
Target Group
Anybody who has been unconditionally accepted for a doctorate at a German institution of higher education is invited to apply – except the medical disciplines. Eligible applicants come from countries in the Global South (Asia, Africa, Latin America), post-Soviet states as well as eastern and south-eastern European (EU) countries.
Academic Requirements
- admission to a doctoral programme at a state or state-recognised higher education institution in Germany
- sufficient knowledge of German, although the courses are held in English. This means a "Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang" of at least DSH level 2, a "Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache" of at least level 4, a "Zertifikat C 1" by a Goethe Institute, the "Deutsche Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz" at level II or a "Telc C1 Hochschule"
Number of Scholarships
about 15 scholarships per year
Duration
2, at maximum 3 years. In justified exceptional cases, funding can also be granted for more than 3 years, but no longer than the final examination.
Scholarship Value
- 1,200 EUR per month
- networking within student- and working groups
- comprehensive seminar programme
- participation in symposia
Application Papers
Application forms and further information on the application procedure can be found here.
Application Deadline
Applications may be submitted at any time; there are, however, specific timelines which are detailed here.
Application requirements
Application Requirements
- rapid graduation with above-average results
- promising research proposal
- social and political involvement and commitment to the values of social democracy
- responsible, motivated, reliable individuals willing to get involved with the Foundation's network
- sufficient knowledge of German, although the courses are held in English. This means a "Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang" of at least DSH level 2, a "Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache" of at least level 4, a "Zertifikat C 1" by a Goethe Institute, the "Deutsche Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz" at level II or a "Telc C1 Hochschule"