At the Leuphana University (Germany), faculty of sustainability, 12 PhD fellowships are offered within the doctoral program “Sustainability Processes” of the Robert-Bosch-Foundation.

Scholarships start October 1, 2017.

The invitation to apply for the scholarships is targeted at extraordinarily qualified young academics working in sustainability science or in a discipline related to the individual topic of the scholarship as well as a link or interest in sustainability science. The scholarships will first be awarded for one year and will be extended upon request, adding up to a maximum of three years. Periods with alternative financial support for a doctoral qualification prior to the scholarship will be taken into account. Candidates, who have already earned a doctoral degree, cannot be considered.

The scholarship is worth € 1,400 monthly (plus child benefit, if appropriate).

In addition, the scholarship requires enrolling in the doctoral programme at Leuphana University of Lüneburg as well as continuous and active participation in the programme of study. The application for the doctoral programme must be submitted after the applicant has been accepted as a scholarship holder. Admission to and enrolment in the doctoral programme must be finalized at the beginning of the scholarship term at the latest. The prospective scholarship holder will be expected to establish his or her place of residence in Lüneburg during his or her study.