University of Bayreuth 2021-2022 Doctoral Research Scholarship (Germany)

The University of Bayreuth is welcoming applications from outstanding and eligible students for its Doctoral Researchers Scholarship to study in Germany for the 2021-2022 academic session.

International students and doctoral researchers have the opportunity to apply to the International Office for a study grant. Limited funding from the State of Bavaria and the DAAD is available for this purpose.

• Table of Content
• About University of Bayreuth
• Doctoral Research Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Doctoral Research Scholarship
• Requirements for Doctoral Research Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Bayreuth

The University of Bayreuth is a public research university situated in Bayreuth, Germany. It was founded in 1975 as a campus university focusing on international collaboration and interdisciplinarity. It is broadly organized into six undergraduate and graduate faculties, with each faculty defining its own admission standards and academic programs in near autonomy. The university offers several interdisciplinary courses such as Philosophy & Economics, Global Change Ecology, Theatre and Media studies, and Health Economics. In 2017 the university was ranked 29 in the Times Higher Education wo... continue reading

Doctoral Research Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Doctoral Research Scholarship

Scholarship is partially funded.

Requirements for Doctoral Research Scholarship Qualification

To be eligible for the University of Bayreuth 2021-2022 Doctoral Research Scholarship in Germany, applicants are expected to meet the following eligibility criteria.

• Be an international student from any nationality.
• Must be a full-time degree student.
• must have a masters degree certificate.
• Must be enrolling for a PhD research study programme.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

As part of the application process for University of Bayreuth Doctoral Research Scholarship in Germany, applicants are required to include the following documents with your completed application form:

• Enrollment certificate
• Copies of your passport and residence permit
• Letter of recommendation from your supervising professor at the University of Bayreuth (form)
• Description and timeline of doctoral research
• Letter of motivation
• Resume
• Signed declaration of the obligation to repay funds in the event of an application for naturalization (form)
• Evidence of the final grade achieved in your master’s programme
  Only complete applications can be processed; incomplete applications must be rejected immediately. As a rule, submission of documents at a later date not possible
• You should write your letter of motivation according to the following criteria:
• Need
• Professional motivation, grades achieved (current status), goals and perspectives (studies, professional development)
• Social engagement.

For more details, visit University of Bayreuth website.

Application Deadline: 

For Winter- August 31, 2021 and Summer – February 28, 2022