Berlin School of Economics Fully Funded PhD Scholarship 2027

The Berlin School of Economics welcomes highly qualified post-graduate students from around the world to enroll in its structured PhD program. New PhD students are admitted to the program in October of each year. 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 15, 2027
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorBerlin School of Economics
• City to studyBerlin
• School to studyBerlin School of Economics
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• A monthly stipend of €1,650 during the Qualification Phase (approximately 1.5 years)
• Funding during the Dissertation Phase is normally provided through employment at one of the Berlin School of Economics’ member institutions, subject to meeting the program’s performance requirements
• No tuition fees.
• Family allowance for children (if applicable).
• Advanced coursework and research training.
• Opportunities to work with experienced researchers and faculty members.
• Freedom to choose research topics and supervisors.
• Access to research seminars and academic workshops.
• Opportunities to attend summer schools and conferences.
• Research experience at participating universities and research institutions.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a Master’s degree in economics or business studies and have performed exceptionally well in their studies. Applicants from related fields (such as industrial engineering, statistics, or quantitative social sciences) may also fulfill the admission requirements if they have a sufficient background in economics or business studies.
• All applicants are asked to provide GRE General Test scores with their application. The GRE General Test at Home scores are also accepted. Providing GRE General Test scores is highly recommended but not mandatory. In addition, please note that the minimum scores in the GRE General Test above which applicants are admitted to the program depend on the score level of all applicants in the respective year. Therefore, we do not specify a minimum score that must be achieved.
• Applicants whose native language is not English are asked to demonstrate their English language proficiency, unless they hold a degree from a university in an English-speaking country or can document at least one year of studies at an English-speaking university. Sufficient evidence of a good command of English can be demonstrated with a high score in the “Test of English as a Foreign Language” (TOEFL) or the “International English Language Testing System” (IELTS). Providing TOEFL or IELTS scores is highly recommended but not mandatory. Minimum scores that have to be achieved are not specified. Knowledge of German is not a necessary requirement for a successful application, but students are encouraged to learn and improve their skills.
• Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply for the program if they also apply for a Master’s program offering a fast track option.
• In addition, evidence of creativity and an inclination toward research will be taken into consideration.
• Please note that it is not necessary to find a supervisor before applying to the Berlin School of Economics.

Selection Process

• Short-listed applicants for intake into the program in October 2027 will be invited for an interview (via video conferencing) shortly before the start of the official interview period. The online interviews will be held from March 3 until March 19, 2027. Successful candidates will be informed of our admission decision at the end of March 2027.

Application Documents

• Motivation letter (max. 2 pages)
  The letter should state your motivation for applying to the program and should include a brief outline of your major research interests.

• Detailed curriculum vitae (without photograph)

• Copies of academic transcripts and other certificates

• GRE scores (institution code: 3853) or GMAT scores (only applications for business administration PhD tracks, program code: D1Z-41-07, see FAQs for more information) - not mandatory but highly recommended

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  IELTS or TOEFL scores, if applicable (see FAQs for more information, TOEFL institution code: 8167) - not mandatory but highly recommended

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  Two academic reference letters that the referees will send directly to us through the Application Portal.

  Important: Please confirm your referees' willingness before naming them in your application. To ensure they have sufficient time, send them the official request through the application portal well before the deadline by pressing the “Contact referee now” button in the Application Portal.

  Referees must upload their reference letters to the Application Portal by January 19, 2027.

   

   

   

  
   

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Eutopia PhD Co-tutelle Call

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Please note that applications may only be sent during the application period via the Online Application Portal (the portal is only open for applications during the application period). Applications sent outside of this application period or sent via email will not be considered.

For more information, kindly visit the Berlin School of Economics webpage.