Are you an early-career researcher passionate about environmental protection and nature conservation? The German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU) offers an incredible opportunity to pursue your doctoral studies in Germany through their Doctoral Scholarships program. This scholarship supports highly qualified junior researchers whose work contributes to addressing pressing environmental challenges.
Here are the details.
DBU Phd. Scholarships Summary
The DBU Doctoral Scholarships program provides financial support for doctoral students conducting research in various disciplines that are not only limited to natural and engineering sciences, research opportunities also extend to include social sciences, humanities, economics, and law
The program aims to support highly motivated doctoral students who complete their doctorates within three years.
DBU Scholarships Benefits
1. Financial Support
A basic monthly grant of €1,600,
Material resources of €210
Further subsidies for material costs
Monthly child supplement and other support possible
2. Duration: Up to 36 months of funding (3 Years)
3. Personal Support: Guidance and supervision by DBU consultants
4. Networking Opportunities:
Participation in DBU scholarship seminars, Summer Academy, Environmental Award Ceremony, and other events.
5. Interdisciplinary Exchange:
Opportunities for interdisciplinary exchange and excursions at DBU scholarship seminars.
DBU Scholarships Eligibility
1. Study Program Requirements: Open to all disciplines, with on interdisciplinary environmental research.
2. Nationality Requirements: Applicants from all countries of origin are eligible.
3. Academic Excellence: Applicants must have an above-average degree and be highly motivated to contribute to solving environmental problems.
4. Language Proficiency: Good knowledge of German is required.
5. Doctoral Thesis: The thesis should address environmental issues in Germany or global environmental challenges with relevance for Germany
6. Location:
Doctoral studies must take place mainly at a German university.
DBU Doctoral Scholarships Application Process and Timelines
1. Create an Account:
Begin by registering on the DBU application platform to start your application process.
3. Review the Research Topics available
There are two main research topic which the candidates are strongly encouraged to read:
Circular Economy: Better management and living in cycles – transformation potential of the circular economy
Environmental-social issues of the energy transition: Interdisciplinary college of the doctoral scholarship program of the German Federal Environmental Foundation
2. Upload Documents:
Submit all required documents, including a detailed CV, personal statement, academic transcripts, and a comprehensive research proposal outlining your intended doctoral thesis.
ℹ️ NOTE: Your resume should have no gaps and, in addition to your professional qualifications, should also provide a meaningful picture of your personality.
The abstract is your professional business card and describes your project concisely on one page from the initial situation, the research idea, the planned approach to the practical significance and environmental relevance
3. Submit Before Deadline: Ensure your application is complete and submitted before the application deadline to be considered.
ℹ️ Applications can be submitted on January 15 and June 15 of each year. The application portal opens three to four months before this deadline.
4. Selection Process:
Your application will undergo a multi-stage selection process, including an external professional review to assess the quality and relevance of your research proposal.
5. Notification:
Successful applicants will be notified of the scholarship results.
ℹ️ Couple of things to keep in mind:
The complete application documents have to be written in German; the applicants have a good knowledge of German.
Stays abroad are possible as long as the doctoral studies take place mainly at the supervising institution in Germany.
ℹ️🌐 For Further information, visit the official website of The German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU) Doctoral Scholarships by clicking button below.
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