DLGS PhD Scholarship 2027 in Germany | Fully Funded
Apply for the DLGS PhD Scholarship 2027 in Germany, offering a fully funded doctoral program with a monthly stipend of €1,515 and travel support.
Overview
The DLGS PhD Scholarship is a fully funded doctoral programme at the Dresden Leibniz Graduate School in Germany, dedicated to research on sustainable urban mobility transformations. It invites outstanding graduates to develop innovative doctoral projects addressing challenges like digitalisation, automation, and the integration of transport and spatial development. The scholarship covers a full-time 3-year research period with a monthly stipend and additional support for travel and research activities.
Benefits
- Full-time scholarship for a duration of 3 years
- Monthly stipend of €1,515
- Support for travel and research activities
Eligibility
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., transport studies, urban planning, geography, data science, urban informatics, economics, business, sociology, political science, transition studies)
- First Master’s degree obtained within the last three years
- Above-average academic performance (equivalent to German 'gut' or higher)
- Research proposal clearly aligned with the IOER research profile
- Identification of potential supervisors at TU Dresden/IOER (prior contact not required)
- For transdisciplinary projects linked to IOER activities in the Dresden/Saxony region, German language proficiency at C1 level is required
How to Apply
Review the detailed application requirements on the official DLGS website, prepare all necessary documents including your CV, transcripts, and research proposal, and submit your complete application online before the deadline.
Deadline
Applications must be submitted by September 1, 2026.