DLGS Call for Applications 2027: Fully Funded International PhD Scholarship in Sustainable Urban Mobility Transformations in Germany
The Dresden Leibniz Graduate School (DLGS) offers fully funded doctoral scholarships for graduates focusing on sustainable urban mobility transformations. Successful applicants receive a three-year fellowship with monthly financial support and research funding.
Overview
The Dresden Leibniz Graduate School (DLGS) has opened applications for its 2027 International PhD Programme in Germany. Jointly operated by the Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IOER) and TU Dresden, the graduate school offers an interdisciplinary environment dedicated to spatial sustainability science, ecological urban development, and transformative leadership.
The 2027 call focuses on levers for sustainable urban mobility transformations. Research projects should address key challenges such as fossil-fuel dependence, environmental pollution, health impacts, accessibility inequalities, and fragmented planning systems through integrated approaches.
Benefits
- Full-time PhD scholarship funded for three years.
- Monthly stipend of €1,515.
- Financial support for research activities and academic travel.
- Access to an internationally recognized interdisciplinary research environment.
Eligibility
- Hold a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
- Must have obtained the first Master’s degree within the previous three years.
- Demonstrate above-average academic performance.
- Submit an original research proposal aligned with DLGS research priorities.
- Identify potential supervisors at TU Dresden and/or IOER.
- German language proficiency at C1 level is required for projects connected to ongoing IOER activities in the Dresden/Saxony region.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must prepare all required application materials, including an original research proposal, and submit them through the official online application portal before the deadline.
Deadline
The application deadline is September 1, 2026, with the programme scheduled to start on March 1, 2027.