DAAD Rosa Luxemburg Scholarship 2026

The RLF is a political educational organisation closely affiliated with DIE LINKE (The Left Party) which awards scholarships to foreigners who come to Germany for their dissertation or in order to conduct research as part of their dissertation. The sponsorship is based upon the Foundation's political values: social justice and solidarity in particular.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 1, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorDAAD
• School to study
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Doctoral candidates receive a grant of 1,400 EUR each month

• Plus a mobility allowance of 100 EUR

• And a further lump sum of 20 EUR.

Requirements

Target Group

• Particularly gifted international doctoral candidates from any discipline (except for medical disciplines) and type of higher education institution with a promising topic for a doctoral thesis who can identify with and are committed to the democratic socialism and its values

Academic Requirements

• Acceptance at a public or publicly accredited institution of higher education in Germany or abroad
• Supervision by a university lecturer in Germany

Requirements also vary by country, visit the DAAD portal for more information.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, kindly visit the DAAD webpage.