Category Archives: PhD/post doctoral

HEINRICH BÖLL STIFTUNG SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FOR INTERNATIONAL GRADUATES AND DOCTORAL STUDENTS

Application Deadline: Spring 2026: January 15, 2026, to March 1, 2026

LOCATION: Germany

The scholarship department of the Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships to graduates and doctoral students from outside Germany. International applicants have to prove their proficiency in German. Good or very good knowledge of the German language is required (at least B2 level or DSH1).

ELIGIBILITY:

For a Master’s degree or for a main course of study leading to a Diploma/State Examination in Germany (after having already passed the intermediate examination, preliminary medical examination, etc.).
Applications are possible before the start of the Master’s program or the main course of study. We particularly encourage international students who completed  their first degree in their home country to apply.
Priority will be given to applicants from DAC countries who are still residing in their home country at the time of application.

Doctoral candidates from Germany (Germans, students with German educational qualifications) for doctoral studies in Germany or in other EU countries (all subjects).

International doctoral candidates (from the EU or outside the EU, refugees) are invited to apply for doctoral positions in Germany (all disciplines).
We particularly encourage international doctoral candidates who completed their undergraduate studies in their home country to apply.  
Priority will be given to applicants from DAC countries who are still residing in their home country at the time of application.

Doctoral candidates from Germany or abroad for the “Research Cluster Socio-Ecological Transformation” (all subjects).

Dissertation topics related to the work priorities of the Heinrich Böll Foundation will be given priority.

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BENEFIT:

Master’s Scholarship: €992 per month plus various individual allowances, possibly health insurance or similar

For scholarship-holders only: Funding is available for limited periods spent abroad for purpose of study

Doctoral Scholarship: €1400 per month, plus € 100  mobility allowance per month, plus various individual allowances

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TÜRKIYE SCHOLARSHIPS 2026 APPLICATIONS

Application Dates: 10 January–20 February 2026

LOCATION: Türkiye

Apart from providing education opportunities of an international caliber as well as a wealth of knowledge and experience, Türkiye offers scholarships to international students from all over the world to study in the most prestigious universities in Türkiye.

Türkiye Scholarships is a government-funded, competitive scholarship program awarded to outstanding students and researchers to pursue full-time or short-term program at the top universities in Türkiye.

Türkiye Scholarships aims to build a network of future leaders committed to strengthening cooperation among countries and mutual understanding among societies.

ELIGIBILITY:

Minimum Academic Achievement:

For associate and bachelor’s degree candidates, 70%

For graduate candidates: 75%

For candidates of Health Sciences (Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy): 90%

Programs and Levels of Study: Applications will be open to applicants wishing to pursue associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.

Age Criteria:

For associate and bachelor’s degree programmes: under 21 years of age.

For master’s programs: being under the age of 30

For PhD programs: being under the age of 35

For Research Scholarship: being under the age of 50

Eligible Groups:

Citizens of all countries

Graduates or those who will graduate at the end of the current academic year (before August)

Researchers and academics

BENEFIT:

The scholarship consists of 3 categories: Full-Time Scholarship Programs, Short-Term Scholarship Programs and Joint Scholarship Programs

Full-Time Scholarship Programs:

Scope of the Scholarship: University and Department Placement

Monthly Stipend Undergraduate: 4,500 TL, Master’s: 6,500 TL, PhD: 9,000 TL

Tuition Fee

Turkish Language Course (1 Year)

Accommodation

Health Insurance

One-off Flight Ticket (At the beginning of education and when graduating)

For further information on all scholarships available, Click the link

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