PhDour score
Highly qualified young scientists working in research themes, with clear reference to the current environmental and conservation issues and to contribute with their work to solve these problems are, supported by doctoral scholarships.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Has not yet begun your doctoral thesis.
- The production of the work are carried out mainly in Germany and a unique reference must exist on the environmental situation in Germany.
- From foreign applicants with good German language skills are expected, so that integration into the DBU scholarship network is possible.
- The application documents must be written in German.
- In addition to an above-average university degree is expected from the chosen thesis topic, that it is both timely and can make a contribution to solving problems in environmental protection and conservation.
- In general, all environmental research topics are welcome to meet the above criteria, ie. In addition to the natural and engineering sciences also consider the applications of the social sciences, humanities, economics and law Interdisciplinary topics that support sustainable development, are particularly desirable.
SCHOLARSHIP VALUE:
The basic grant per month is 1,600 – €. In addition to Scholarship, a monthly allowance of 210, – € for material and travel costs (Reimbursement of expenses allowance) paid. Any additional material resources can be granted only in exceptional cases and on a small scale. If this ge-wishes will have the scholarship application, a detailed and complete Cost plan are attached. Fellows with children receive a child allowance. Is the children’s allowance 200, – € for the first child and an additional 150, – € for the second and each additional child. Fellows with child / children may, on request in special cases (e.g. birth and settling into the family of the child) disease a family break-einletions in which the DBU scholarship rests. This family leave is limited to maximum 12 months limited per child. The DBU provides approximately 60 research fellowshiops at German institutions annually for young scientists from the aforementioned countries. In addition to financial support, health, accident and liability insurance is also provided.
DURATION: 3 years subject to review after first year
DEADLINE: 15 January and June
NO OF AWARDS: 60 PhD Scholarships
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online
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