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Scholarships for PhD students

The University of Erfurt is awarding up to four scholarships to PhD students with effect from 1 April 2027, funded by the Thuringian State Graduate Scholarship Programme. The deadline for applications is 24 November 2026 (23:59 CET).

The doctoral scholarships are awarded to support outstanding doctoral research projects within the structured Erfurt Doctorate and Postdoctoral Programme of the certified research training groups or the Max-Weber-Kolleg. The financial support of 1,400 euros per month (plus a family allowance where applicable) is granted for three years and may be extended for a further year upon application. The start of the funding period is on 1 April 2027 (or 1 July 2027 at the latest).

Further information on the scholarships can be found on our website.

Contact:

Doctorate Counselling | Graduate Services
(Staff Unit Research and Graduate Services)
C02 – administration building / C02.00.42

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