The Rosa Luxemburg Foundation International PhD Scholarship applications are open for 2024-25. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Rosa Luxemburg Foundation International PhD Scholarship
This program offers an exceptional opportunity for talented international doctoral candidates to pursue their research interests in Germany. This scholarship program is administered by the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation (RLF), closely affiliated with DIE LINKE (The Left Party). It values social justice and democratic socialism, focusing on supporting doctoral candidates committed to advancing these principles, and the scholarship aims to foster academic excellence and international collaboration.
This scholarship provides a remarkable opportunity for international doctoral candidates to advance their research while aligning with the values of social justice and democratic socialism upheld by the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation.
- Eligible Gender: Male/Female
- Target Group: International doctoral candidates committed to democratic socialism
- Focus Area: All disciplines except medical disciplines
- Study Level: Doctoral (PhD)
- Duration: 2 Years, extendable
- Host Country: Germany
Benefits of Rosa Luxemburg Foundation International PhD Scholarship
Successful applicants will receive:
- A monthly grant of 1,450 EUR.
- Mobility allowance of 100 EUR.
- Health care subsidies, if necessary.
Rosa Luxemburg Foundation International PhD Scholarship Requirments
All applicants must read the following requirements before applying for the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation International PhD Scholarship:
- Both resident and foreign doctoral students can apply for scholarships in all disciplines except medical degrees.
- Requirements include outstanding academic performance during undergraduate studies and proof of social engagement aligned with the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation’s values.
- Candidates can only apply for one scholarship at a time.
- German doctoral students enrolled in public or accredited institutions in Germany, the EU, or Switzerland, and foreign postgraduate students in similar programs in Germany are eligible.
- International students planning extended research stays outside Germany during their doctoral studies are also eligible.
- Admission to a doctoral program at a state or state-recognized higher education institution in Germany
- Proof of proficiency in German at B2 level
- Outstanding academic performance during undergraduate studies
- Commitment to the values of social justice and democratic socialism
- Foreign Ph.D. students enrolled in a public or publicly accredited German institution of higher education or conducting research in Germany are eligible.
Application Date and Process
Foreign doctoral students are only eligible for the research scholarship if they have been accepted to write their dissertation at a German institution of higher learning (Promotionszulassung) or are conducting research in Germany as part of their dissertation.
Review the official website of the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation for detailed application instructions.
Application Deadline
01 October, 2024
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