Are you a young scientist with a passion for making a difference in the world of environmental protection and nature conservation? The German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU) is offering an incredible opportunity for early-career researchers to pursue their doctoral studies in Germany.
The DBU PhD Scholarship Programme 2025 aims to support highly qualified junior researchers whose work contributes to addressing pressing environmental challenges. With a strong focus on building an interdisciplinary network of environmental experts, this scholarship is one of the most prestigious programs available for environmentally focused PhD students.
Monetary Benefits of DBU Scholarship
The DBU PhD Scholarship Programme offers substantial financial support to help students focus entirely on their research. Key financial benefits include:
- Duration of funding: Maximum of 36 months (3 years)
- Basic monthly grant: €1,600
- Monthly material resources allowance: €210
- Additional subsidies: Further contributions to material costs may be available in exceptional cases
- Child support: Monthly child supplements and other support options are possible for fellows with children
This comprehensive package ensures that scholarship holders can dedicate themselves fully to their research without the added pressure of financial burdens.
Programme Overview
The DBU PhD Scholarship Programme is dedicated to fostering young academics from any country and any discipline who are committed to advancing environmental protection and nature conservation. Research projects must be conducted at a German higher education institution and should tackle critical environmental issues while contributing to sustainable and viable solutions. The programme is designed to create a dynamic support network and to promote collaboration between scholars and DBU alumni.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for this prestigious scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Hold an above-average degree qualifying them for doctoral studies (minimum overall grade of “good” or “very good”; law graduates must have achieved a “fully satisfactory” rating).
- Plan to conduct doctoral studies at a German university. The doctoral research must not have commenced more than one year after graduation, and applicants should not have worked on their doctoral topic for more than one year since their graduation.
Number of Scholarships and Duration: DBU awards up to 50 scholarships per year, with each scholarship providing funding for up to 36 months.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates should prepare to submit their applications here https://www.dbu.de/en/promotion/doctoral-scholarships/request-promotion/, ensuring they meet all eligibility requirements and clearly demonstrate the relevance and impact of their proposed research project on environmental protection or nature conservation as per call letter: https://www.dbu.de/en/promotion/doctoral-scholarships/.
