DLGS Scholarship 2027

The Dresden Leibniz Graduate School (DLGS) in Germany is inviting outstanding graduates to develop innovative PhD research projects on sustainable urban mobility transformations. The scholarship welcomes interdisciplinary research spanning areas such as economics, business, urban planning, data science, sociology, political science and transport studies.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineSeptember 1, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorDresden Leibniz Graduate School
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• If selected, the candidates will be offered a full-time scholarship for a duration of 3 years. The DLGS scholarship amounts to €1,515 per month, in addition to support for travel and research activities.

Requirements

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• First Master’s degree obtained within the last three years 
• Above-average academic performance (“good” or higher, equivalent to German “gut”) 
• Clear alignment of the proposal with IOER research profile
• Identification of potential supervisors at TU Dresden/IOER (prior contact not required) 
• Complete and timely submission of application materials via the online system 

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

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Application Portal.

For more information, kindly visit the DLGS webpage.