Germany invites international scholars for 2025 Hans Böckler Foundation PhD scholarships

These scholarships allow international students to further their research in Germany with dedicated support and funding while becoming part of the German academic community.

The DAAD Scholarship reports that the Hans Böckler Foundation, backed by the Confederation of German Trade Unions (DGB), is offering these programs to foster academic and social engagement.

The foundation’s scholarship programs aim to support students who are both academically strong and socially engaged, with a special focus on applicants from the global south.

Reports inform that the Hans Böckler Foundation offers two main scholarships for 2025: the Dieter Schumacher International PhD Scholarship in Economics and the Ute and György Széll International PhD Scholarship in Social Sciences and Humanities.

Both scholarships are targeted at students active in political, cultural, or social sectors, reflecting the Hans Böckler Foundation’s commitment to supporting research that aligns with its core values.

One is informed that in order to qualify, candidates need to submit several documents. These include; a

Applications can be submitted through the Hans Böckler Foundation’s official scholarship webpage.

Applications for both the Dieter Schumacher PhD Scholarship and the Ute and György Széll PhD Scholarship are due by February 28th, 2025. For those interested in applying for the Winter Semester, applications are open from November 15th, 2024, to February 1st, 2025.

These scholarships,  as stated, provide a unique opportunity for international doctoral candidates to enhance their research and engage with Germany’s academic community, furthering both their academic and professional development.

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