DIW Berlin 2023 Scholarship for International Students

DIW Berlin invites applicantions for the DIW Berlin Scholarship for International Students in Germany.

DIW Berlin (the German Institute for Economic Research) is one of the leading economic research institutes in Germany.

• Table of Content
• About DIW Berlin
• DIW Berlin Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of DIW Berlin Scholarship
• DIW Berlin Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for DIW Berlin Scholarship Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About DIW Berlin

"Das DIW Berlin (Deutsches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung) ist seit 1925 eines der führenden Wirtschaftsforschungsinstitute in Deutschland. Es erforscht wirtschafts- und sozialwissenschaftliche Zusammenhänge in gesellschaftlich relevanten Themenfeldern und berät auf dieser Grundlage Politik und Gesellschaft. Das Institut ist national und international vernetzt, stellt weltweit genutzte Forschungsinfrastruktur bereit und fördert den wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchs. Das DIW Berlin ist unabhängig und wird als Mitglied der Leibniz-Gemeinschaft überwiegend au... continue reading

DIW Berlin Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of DIW Berlin Scholarship

There are no tuition fees. PhD students will receive funding for the expected length of the program - five years. For the course phase, a stipend of 1,450 Euro per month is provided; funding during the research phase is normally provided through employment at one of the DIW’s research departments. Funding for the research phase is conditional on having fulfilled the Performance Criteria.
We recommend to enroll at one of Berlin's universities, as this allows access to public transportation at no additional cost and ensures student health insurance

DIW Berlin Scholarship Courses

• Business Studies
• Economics

Requirements for DIW Berlin Scholarship Qualification

Applicants should have a Master’s in Economics or Business Studies and have performed exceptionally well in their studies. Applicants from related fields (such as Industrial Engineering, Statistics, or quantitative social sciences) may also fulfill the admission requirements if they have a sufficient background in Economics or Business Studies.

Applicants are asked to provide GRE General Test scores with their application. Providing GRE General Test scores is highly recommended but not mandatory. In addition, please note that the minimum scores in the GRE General Test above which applicants are admitted to the program depend on the score level of all applicants in the respective year. Therefore, we do not specify a minimum score that must be achieved.

Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency, unless they hold a degree from a university in an English-speaking country or can document at least one year of studies at an English-speaking university. Sufficient evidence for a good command of English is a high score in the "Test of English as a Foreign Language" (TOEFL) or the "International English Language Testing System" (IELTS). As a rule of thumb, successful applicants will score at or above 7.0 (IELTS) or 95 (Internet-based TOEFL).

Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply for the program if they also apply for a Master’s program offering a fast track option. For detailed information, see our FAQ section.

Knowledge of German is not a necessary requirement for a successful application, but students are encouraged to learn and improve their skills. In addition, evidence of creativity and inclination toward research will be taken into consideration. Please note that it is not necessary to find a supervisor before applying to the DIW Graduate Center.

Documents Required for Application

As part of the online application procedure, you will be asked to upload the following documents:

• Motivation letter (max. 2 pages): this should state your motivation for applying to the program and should include a short outline of your major research interests;
• Two academic letters of recommendation. Note that reference providers are requested to send their recommendation letter by email to [email protected];
• Filled out application form;
• Detailed curriculum vitae (without photograph);
• Copies of academic transcripts and other certificates;
• GRE scores, if applicable (institution code 0096);
• IELTS or TOEFL scores, if applicable.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Please note that applications may only be sent during the application period via our application portal (the link to the portal is available only during application period). Applications received by e-mail outside this application period will not be considered. 

The application is to be completed in English. 

For more details, visit DIW Berlin website.