he Hans Böckler Foundation focuses on co-determination, research linked to the world of work and supporting students on behalf of the Confederation of German Trade Unions (DGB). We offer scholarships to foreign doctoral candidates from various disciplines who wish to combine their research work with a stay in the Federal Republic of Germany.
Dieter Schumacher International PhD-Scholarship
The Hans Böckler Foundation’s Dieter Schumacher PhD Scholarship program enables outstanding international PhD-students in Economics to conduct a 12-24 months-stay at a German university or research institute. The scholarship program is open to doctoral students under the age of 30.
If you are conducting research on fiscal and monetary policy, labor markets, income distribution and financial markets or other fields of research that are relevant from an employee’s perspective, we encourage you to apply.
The scholarship includes a monthly stipend of EUR 1550 for living expenses and an annual allowance of EUR 1400 for travel expenses. You can apply for a 12- or 24-months scholarship.
Ute and György Széll International PhD-Scholarship
The Ute and György Széll International Scholarship shall permit outstanding international PhD-students in Social Sciences and Humanities a six month-stay at a German university or research institute, foundation or archive. There is no limit of age.
The scholarship includes a monthly stipend of EUR 1750 for living expenses and an annual allowance of EUR 1300 for travel expenses.
Fellowship Website:
https://www.boeckler.de/de/international-scholarships-33846.htm