Description:

Hans Bockler Foundation International Scholarships 2025 (Fully Funded) are open for International Students. Hans Böckler Foundation offers prestigious international scholarships for PhD students, providing exceptional opportunities to study in Germany. These scholarships are tailored to doctoral candidates from diverse disciplines, with a particular focus on applicants from the global south.

Level: PhD

Benefits: The foundation offers two key scholarships for international PhD students:

1. Dieter Schumacher International PhD-Scholarship

· Monthly stipend: €1550 for living expenses.

· Annual allowance: €1400 for travel expenses.

2. Ute and György Széll International PhD-Scholarship

· Monthly stipend: €1450 for living expenses.

· Annual allowance: €1300 for travel expenses.

Eligibility Criteria: This scholarship is open to students of all nationalities.

1. Dieter Schumacher International PhD-Scholarship

This scholarship supports outstanding PhD students in Economics. It funds a 12-24 month stay at a German university or research institute, encouraging research in fields such as:

· Fiscal and Monetary policy

· Labor markets

· Income distribution

· Financial markets

· Doctoral candidates under the age of 30.

2. Ute and György Széll International PhD-Scholarship This scholarship caters to PhD students in Social Sciences and Humanities. It allows a 6-month stay at a German university, foundation, or archive.

· No age limit for applicants.

Requirements for Application

For both scholarships, candidates must demonstrate academic excellence, social engagement, and alignment with the Hans Böckler Foundation's values. Key requirements include:

A detailed research project description (3 pages).

A research paper outlining the topic, methodology, and objectives of the project.

Invitation letter from a German host supervisor.

Recommendation from your current PhD supervisor.

CV in table format.

Relevant diploma or degree.

Completed application form.

How to Apply:

Submit your application by February 28th, 2025, or July 30th, 2025, a. Applications can be sent via email to bewerbung@boeckler.de or by post. To ensure data security, applicants are encouraged to use encryption.

Deadline: 30 July 2025

Online Apply: https://www.boeckler.de/de/international-scholarships-33846.htm