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Hanns Seidel Foundation PhD Scholarships for International Doctoral Candidates

Verified·Official source checked·Last verified: 12 September 2026
DAAD🇩🇪 GermanyDeadline: Varies by programme

Hanns Seidel Foundation doctoral funding: €1,650/month + €100 research allowance, 15 Jan / 15 Jul deadlines, Christian-social values and civic engagement expected.

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DAAD (Germany): read the DAAD (Germany) application guide for eligibility, documents, the step-by-step procedure and the recorded application cycles.

Scholarship Overview

ProviderDAAD
Host InstitutionDAAD
Host Country🇩🇪 Germany
Study LevelPhD
Field of StudyAll fields
Funding TypeFully Funded + Stipend
Value1,650 EUR per month plus a research cost allowance of 100 EUR and family- and child allowances, if necessary; non-material support in the form of, e.g., seminars, events and networking meetings.
Durationinitially 2 years, extendable by 12 months under extraordinary circumstances
Application DeadlineVaries by programme1 programme date belowVaries by programmeVaries by programme
Eligible NationalitiesAll nationalities
Application FeeFree
Last Updated12 September 2026
Official Websitewww2.daad.de

Deadlines by programme

This award does not run on one deadline: the provider sets it per programme, campus or intake. These are the dates its own notice states, each with the clause it came from.

Programme / intakeClosing date
Annual recurring“Annual recurring: 15 January and 15 July of each year.”15 Julyday published, no year

No date has been estimated: where the notice gives only a month, the month is shown, and where it gives no year, none is assumed. Confirm the date that applies to you on the provider’s page before applying.

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Monthly Stipend

Who Can Apply?

Nationality

  • Open to all nationalities

Academic Requirements

  • Doctoral candidates of any subject area regularly enrolled at a state or state-recognised higher education institution or research institute in Germany, completing a promising doctoral thesis, with above-average academic performance, voluntary engagement, interest in politics and support for the objectives of the Hanns Seidel Foundation (CSU-affiliated).

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 hss.de/stipendium/bewerbung

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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