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Friedrich Ebert Foundation Scholarship for International Doctoral Students

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DAAD🇩🇪 GermanyDeadline: Rolling applications

FES doctoral funding: €1,500/month + health insurance for socially engaged international doctoral candidates in Germany, ~3.5 years, rolling admission.

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Scholarship Overview

ProviderDAAD
Host InstitutionDAAD
Host Country🇩🇪 Germany
Study LevelPhD
Field of StudyAll fields
Funding TypeFully Funded + Stipend
Value1,500 EUR per month; contribution to statutory health insurance; networking within student and working groups; comprehensive seminar programme; participation in symposia.
Durationgenerally 3.5 years (exceptionally longer, until the final examination at the latest)
Application DeadlineRolling applicationsRolling applicationsRolling applications
Eligible NationalitiesAll nationalities
Application FeeFree
Last Updated12 September 2026
Official Websitewww2.daad.de

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Monthly Stipend
Health Insurance

Who Can Apply?

Nationality

  • Open to all nationalities

Academic Requirements

  • Doctoral candidates from abroad admitted to a doctoral programme at a German higher education institution, actively engaged in society and politics, identifying with the values of social democracy, degree completed promptly with above-average results, pursuing a research project of significant contribution; all disciplines except medicine; about 15 scholarships per year.

Language Requirements

  • Alternative English proof accepted

Age & Experience

Not specified

How to Apply

  1. 1

    Check eligibility

  2. 2

    Prepare required documents

  3. 3

    Apply for admission if required

  4. 4

    Complete scholarship application

  5. 5

    Submit before deadline

  6. 6

    Wait for the result

Required Documents

  • Application via fes.de studienfoerderung

Before You Apply

Always verify the scholarship information on the official provider website. Scholarship deadlines, requirements, funding details, and eligibility can change.

Last Verified: 12 September 2026Last Updated: 12 September 2026Source: Official ProviderVerification Status:
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