Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Host CountryGermany
Area of StudyBusiness, Social Sciences
Application Deadline24 November 2026 — 16 days left
Scholarship TypeDoctorate
FundingFully Funded
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-2314
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About This Scholarship

The University of Erfurt offers fully funded doctoral scholarships for outstanding researchers in economics and behavioral sciences through the CEREB graduate center. Successful candidates receive a monthly stipend and participate in a structured doctoral program over a period of three to four years.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • Monthly basic amount of EUR 1,400
  • Family allowance of EUR 300 per month for the first dependent child and EUR 150 for each additional dependent child
  • Research-related material and travel costs of up to EUR 600 per funding year upon request

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Must demonstrate above-average academic achievements and examination results indicating a particular aptitude for academic research.
  • 2 Must be accepted as a doctoral candidate by a faculty of the University of Erfurt or the Max-Weber-Kolleg by the start of the funding period at the latest.
  • 3 Must matriculate at the University of Erfurt by the start of the funding period at the latest.
  • 4 Must hold full membership in the Graduate Centre within the University or the Max-Weber-Kolleg by the start of the funding period at the latest.
  • 5 Must provide current proof of health insurance by the start of the funding period at the latest.
  • 6 Must not receive simultaneous funding from other public funds or publicly financed institutions for the same period and purpose.

How to Apply

1
Prepare application materials for a doctoral project within the Erfurt Doctoral and Postdoctoral Programme (EPPP).
2
Submit the application through the official University of Erfurt application channels before the deadline of November 24, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CET.
📅 3 years (with a possible 1-year extension for a maximum of 4 years)

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