Evangelisches Studienwerk: Scholarship for Doctoral Students

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Programme Description Every year the Studienwerk funds scholarships and a wide range of educational programmes for about 300 German and foreign doctoral candidates of protestant faith from all disciplines. The grants are awarded in accordance with the guidelines by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space. Target Group German and foreign nationals of protestant faith with excellent academic standing who wish to obtain or are already studying for a doctorate at a German higher-education institution In well-founded cases, Germans can pursue their doctorate degree at a higher education institution in a member state of the European Union, in Great Britain, in Norway or in Switzerland. The following applies to applications in the field of medicine: Applications involving projects in the area of veterinary medicine are possible. Biomedical projects will only be accepted if they lead to the degree of Dr rer nat (Dr nat med). Doctorates as part of medical studies (Dr med, Dr med dent) are not supported by the doctoral funding programme. Academic Requirements admission to a doctorate at a German higher education institution An application is possible if the applicant has not worked on the project for more than 1 year. Number of Scholarships about 300 scholarships per year Duration Scholarships are initially awarded for a period of 3 years, an extension of the funding period for up to 3.5 years at most is possible. Scholarship Value A full grant currently amounts to 1,650 EUR. Doctoral candidates moreover receive a research allowance of 100 EUR. If there are children under the age of 14 living with the doctoral candidate for whom the candidate is the legal guardian, the candidate is eligible for a child care allowance or support for a parental year. Application Papers All application forms and further information on the application procedure can be found here . Application Deadline There are 2 application periods per year: • 1 September to the 1st working day in December (midnight) • 1 March to the 1st working day in June (midnight)

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