Humboldt Research Track Scholarships in Humboldt-Universität, Germany
Designation/Position- Humboldt Research Track Scholarships
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany invites application for
Humboldt Research Track Scholarships from eligible and interested candidates
About- The Humboldt Research Track funding line is designed to support outstanding Master’s students from Humboldt-Universität who plan to pursue a PhD. Graduates from other universities may also be funded if they pursue a PhD at Humboldt-Universität. Humboldt Research Track Scholarships
Research/Job Area- Available research area
Location- Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification–
Outstanding Master’s students as well as graduates who plan to pursue their PhD at Humboldt-Universität
or – if you graduated from Humboldt-Universität – at another university in Germany or abroad.
To enable more prospective doctoral candidates with disabilities or chronic illnesses to prepare for a doctorate, applications from this target group will be given particular consideration.
Excellent academic results or an excellent degree and an original, high-quality PhD proposal
Job/Position Description-
The program offers funding for the transition phase between the end of a Master’s program and the beginning of PhD level research. Requirements for funding are excellent academic results and an original, high-quality PhD proposal. Applications may already be submitted during the Master’s studies, but funding can only start after graduation. The scholarship helps recipients to focus on the preparation of their PhD proposal.
Funding of 800 EUR per month is awarded for up to six months. Scholarship holders with children receive an additional 400 EUR a month for the first child, plus 100 EUR for each additional child. In exceptional cases, funding can be extended for up to an additional six months
Scholarships can only be started once you have received your final degree results and must commence by the start of the next funding cycle.
How to Apply-
Applications can be submitted via the online application portal only. Applications must include the following documents:
- Completed online application form,
- Curriculum vitae (max. 2 pages),
- Sketch of your research proposal (max. 2.250 characters),
- Certificates of your academic degrees, including certified translations and/or, if applicable, transcripts (of grades) for courses attended,
- Letter of recommendation from your Master thesis supervisor or from one of the instructors from your Master’s program,
- Expert review of your PhD proposal by the mentor at Humboldt-Universität you wish to work with during the funding period.
Please note that all application documents must be submitted in German or English.
Applicants must upload their CV, certificates and/or transcripts using the online application form.
The letter of recommendation and expert review may not be written by the same person.
Re-applications cannot be considered after you have received a notification of rejection.
For Contact-
Humboldt Graduate School
Office for Promotion of Young Researchers in the Excellence Initiative
Phone: +49 (0)30 2093-1795
Email: hgs-grants @ hu-berlin.de
Last Date for Apply– 15 May 2019
The Humboldt Research Track Scholarships are awarded four times a year by the Selection Committee of the Institutional Strategy Funding Lines for Promoting Young Researchers. Application periods are
1 April to 15 May for funding starting 1 August
1 June to 15 July for funding starting 1 October
1 September to 15 October for funding starting 1 February
1 December to 15 January for funding starting 1 April.
