The Humboldt
University of Berlin is now accepting applications for Humboldt Research
Track Scholarship which helps recipients to focus on the preparation of their
PhD proposal. Up to 24 scholarships will be provided each year to international
students.
University of Berlin is now accepting applications for Humboldt Research
Track Scholarship which helps recipients to focus on the preparation of their
PhD proposal. Up to 24 scholarships will be provided each year to international
students.
The
Humboldt Research Track Scholarship funding line is aimed at outstanding
students and graduates who have either just complet
Humboldt Research Track Scholarship funding line is aimed at outstanding
students and graduates who have either just complet
ed or who are about to
complete their degree program.
The Humboldt
University of Berlin is one of Berlin’s oldest universities,
founded on 15 October 1811 at the University of Berlin (Berliner
Universität) by Frederick William III of Prussia, on the initiative of the
liberal Prussian educational reformer and linguist Wilhelm von
Humboldt.
University of Berlin is one of Berlin’s oldest universities,
founded on 15 October 1811 at the University of Berlin (Berliner
Universität) by Frederick William III of Prussia, on the initiative of the
liberal Prussian educational reformer and linguist Wilhelm von
Humboldt.
Course
Level: Scholarships
are available to pursue PhD programme.
Level: Scholarships
are available to pursue PhD programme.
Study
Subject: Scholarships
are awarded to learn any of the courses offered by the university.
Subject: Scholarships
are awarded to learn any of the courses offered by the university.
Scholarship
Award:
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.
Award:
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.
Number
of Scholarships:
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin awards up to 24 Humboldt Research Track
Scholarships each year. Half of these shall be awarded to women. Four
scholarships shall be awarded to candidates with disabilities or chronic
illnesses.
of Scholarships:
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin awards up to 24 Humboldt Research Track
Scholarships each year. Half of these shall be awarded to women. Four
scholarships shall be awarded to candidates with disabilities or chronic
illnesses.
Scholarship
can be taken in Germany
can be taken in Germany
Eligibility: The following
criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the
scholarship:
criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the
scholarship:
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.
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.
Nationality:
International
applicants are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
International
applicants are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
College
Admission Requirement
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirements: The Humboldt Research Track Scholarship funding line is aimed at
outstanding students and graduates who have either just completed or who are
about to complete their degree program. It doesn’t matter where you obtained
your degree. You should, however, pursue a Ph.D. at Humboldt-Universität, or –
if you graduated from Humboldt Universität – at another university in Germany
or abroad.
Requirements: The Humboldt Research Track Scholarship funding line is aimed at
outstanding students and graduates who have either just completed or who are
about to complete their degree program. It doesn’t matter where you obtained
your degree. You should, however, pursue a Ph.D. at Humboldt-Universität, or –
if you graduated from Humboldt Universität – at another university in Germany
or abroad.
English
Language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English are
usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher
level required by the University.
Language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English are
usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher
level required by the University.
How
to Apply:
The application process for Research Track Scholarships takes place via
an online application portal.
Applications will only be accepted via this portal, and the portal is only
accessible during the application period.
to Apply:
The application process for Research Track Scholarships takes place via
an online application portal.
Applications will only be accepted via this portal, and the portal is only
accessible during the application period.
Applications
can be submitted via the online application portal only. Applications must
include the following documents:
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.
Application
Deadline: 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
Deadline: 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
April
1 to May 15 for funding starting 1 August
June 1 to July 15 for funding starting 1 October
September 1 to October 15 for funding starting 1 February
December 1 to January 15 for funding starting 1 April.
1 to May 15 for funding starting 1 August
June 1 to July 15 for funding starting 1 October
September 1 to October 15 for funding starting 1 February
December 1 to January 15 for funding starting 1 April.
