International students can study in Germany through the Böckler Foundation Scholarships 2025
The 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. Below is an overview of the scholarships currently available with the corresponding application requirements.
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The Hans Böckler Foundation offers scholarships to international doctoral students in economics, social sciences, and humanities. It fosters research on labor, social welfare, and fiscal policies. These scholarships support candidates from the global south who are socially engaged and aligned with the foundation’s values of co-determination and societal welfare.
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.
The Ute and György Széll International Scholarship shall permit outstanding international PhD-students in Social Sciences and Humanities a six months-stay not only at a German university or research institute, but also at a foundation or archive. There is no limit on age.
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Type: Doctoral research scholarships for international students.
International PhD students, especially those from the global south, with strong academic records, relevant research interests, and active social or political engagement.
Selection is based on academic excellence, research alignment with the foundation’s focus, and the applicant’s social or political engagement. Applicants must provide a doctoral project proposal, recommendation letters, and an invitation letter from a German supervisor.
Which Countries Are Eligible? All countries are eligible, with a focus on applicants from the global south.
Where will the Award be Taken? At a German university, research institute, or foundation.
How Many Awards? The number varies based on funding and applicant qualifications.
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