University of Erfurt CEREB PhD Scholarships 2027 in Germany: Fully Funded Doctoral Research Opportunity in Economics and Behavioral Sciences
The Center for Empirical Research in Economics and Behavioral Sciences (CEREB) at the University of Erfurt invites applications for fully funded PhD scholarships beginning in 2027. These opportunities support doctoral projects focusing on economics, behavioral sciences, and related disciplines.
Overview
The Center for Empirical Research in Economics and Behavioral Sciences (CEREB) at the University of Erfurt, Germany, offers doctoral research scholarships funded through the Thuringian State Graduate Support Programme. The opportunity supports exceptional PhD candidates whose research intersects with economics, psychology, behavioral sciences, management, and organizational research.
Selected scholars receive a monthly stipend of €1,400 for a standard period of three years, with a possible one-year extension. Additional financial support includes family allowances for scholars with dependent children and potential funding for research-related expenses and travel.
Benefits
- Basic scholarship of €1,400 per month.
- Family allowance of €300 per month for the first dependent child and €150 per month for each additional child.
- Up to €600 per funding year for approved research and travel expenses.
- Access to structured graduate training, academic skills development, and interdisciplinary research networks.
Eligibility
- Applicants must demonstrate above-average academic achievements and examination results.
- Must submit a rigorous, well-structured PhD research proposal aligned with CEREB's academic profile.
- Must be accepted as a doctoral candidate by a University of Erfurt faculty or the Max-Weber-Kolleg by the beginning of the funding period.
- Must formally enroll at the University of Erfurt and obtain full membership in the relevant Graduate Centre.
- Must provide valid proof of health insurance prior to funding commencement.
How to Apply
Candidates must compile their required application documents into a single PDF file (maximum 5 MB) featuring a table of contents and documents in the specified order. The required materials include a cover letter, tabular CV, detailed research proposal, work schedule, evidence of contact with CEREB, degree certificates with certified translations if applicable, a complete final thesis, personal data consent, and academic publications if available.
The confidential academic recommendation letter must be submitted separately by the referee before the deadline. All application PDFs must be submitted via email to the University of Erfurt's Research and Graduate Services with the exact subject line format: Application for the State Graduate Scholarship 2026 – surname, first name.
Deadline
The application deadline is 24 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CET. Scholarship funding is scheduled to begin on 1 April 2027, and must start no later than 1 July 2027.