Are you a PhD student from a developing country researching water security, climate adaptation, ecosystems, or sustainable development? This could be your opportunity to take your research to Germany and gain international research experience.
The ABCD Future Environmental Leaders Scholarship 2027 offers 9-month research stays at RWTH Aachen University, TU Dresden, or UNU Resource Nexus in Germany, where scholars can develop research aimed at tackling real-world water and climate challenges.
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Benefits
The scholarship typically includes components for mobility, accommodation and living expenses, insurances, and travel.
The breakdown is as follows:
- Monthly accommodation and living expenses: 1.200 €
- Monthly insurance allowance: max. 105 €
- One-time travel expense stipend: max. 1.000 €
- Additionally, up to 1.000 € can be allocated for research project materials and equipment through the host institution.
Requirements
- Applicants must be doctoral students who have commenced their PhD studies within the last three years, registered as full-time PhD students at universities in Developing Countries.
At the application stage, the applicant's supervisor and the home university must agree on the following points:
- A research topic aligned with the clusters' themes
- A detailed timeline of the entire doctoral project
- Description of the research project to be conducted in Germany, including a timetable and plans for future third-party funded research projects
- Planned contributions to the ABCD-Centre's outreach activities
Selection Process
- Selection is based on academic merit, a strong motivation to contribute to the field, and the quality of the research proposal. The Steering Committee of the ABCD-Centre carries out the selection process. Equal opportunities and diversity are emphasized. Preference is given to candidates willing to spend the full nine-month period in Germany and those interested in translating research findings into policy papers. Proficiency in English, effective communication skills, and adaptability to research in Germany are vital.
Application Documents
- Personal motivation for the research stay (2-3 pages)
- A sample of a written scientific paper .
- Recent Curriculum Vitae
- Preferred host university (RWTH Aachen University, TU Dresden, or UNU Resource Nexus)
- A support letter from the home institution
- Preferably an invitation letter by host scientist
- Statement of the ability to work online if remote work is required
- Enrollment certificate and current transcript of records (not older than six months) from the home institution
- Passport copy
Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Eutopia PhD Co-tutelle Call
Application Deadline
October 31, 2026How To Apply
- Applicants should compile the following documents into a single PDF file and send it to [email protected] by the application deadline of October 31st, 2026.
For more information, kindly visit the DAAD webpage.
