Application Deadlines: April and November 2025
The Elsa Neumann Scholarship supports doctoral students from the four universities in Berlin. Scholarships are awarded as full-time funding for up to 36 months for preparing a doctoral thesis or as completion scholarships for advanced doctoral research projects, with a duration of up to 12 months.
Key Features:
• Open to doctoral students enrolled in one of Berlin’s universities.
• Requires excellent academic records, typically demonstrated by outstanding final grades from previous university degrees.
• Doctoral projects must significantly contribute to the candidate’s research field.
• Candidates must not have received public funding for their doctoral project before applying.
• Scholarships are available for those without previous Elsa Neumann funding, with a second application possible if initially rejected.
Scholarship Benefits:
• €1,350 per month, plus a research allowance of €100.
• Family allowances and travel cost reimbursements may be requested.
• Full-time scholarships are available for up to 36 months, with annual progress reports required.
• Completion scholarships for a maximum of 12 months are also available.
• Part-time scholarships are offered for those with family or health-related responsibilities.
Eligibility Criteria:
• Applicants must be enrolled in a doctoral program at one of Berlin’s universities.
• High academic performance and a well-defined doctoral research project are essential.
• No previous public funding for the doctoral project.
• Open to all doctoral fields and disciplines.
Application Procedure:
1. Online Application: Complete and submit the online form.
2. Document Upload: Print, sign, and scan the form. Save it as a PDF.
3. DRS Registration: Register via the DRS platform and include your personal information along with your doctoral supervisor’s contact details.
4. Submission: After sending a request for a recommendation letter from your supervisor, upload your completed application (signed form, CV, diplomas, doctoral admission notice, research project, and timeline) as a PDF and submit.
Selection Process:
Applications are reviewed by the Inter-University Commission for Doctoral Scholarships. The final decision is made by the commission, whose members are appointed by the Senator for Higher Education in Berlin.
Important Deadlines:
• There are two deadlines each year: one in April and another in November.
• Exact deadlines are announced by the office closer to the submission dates.
• Funding typically begins in April or October each year.
For more information or to apply for the Elsa-Neumann Scholarship 2025, please contact us directly. We’re here to assist you every step of the way and help you achieve your research ambitions.
