Doctoral Scholarship in Information Systems at Leuphana University Lüneburg 2026

The scholarship is embedded in the newly established international doctoral program “Embracing Transformation” which invites applications from academically outstanding and committed Master’s graduates striving to become part of a new hub for transformation research at Leuphana University of Lüneburg. The doctoral scholars will take part in a unique university-wide research endeavor, combining both disciplinary and interdisciplinary seminars, workshops and conferences related to international transformation research.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineFebruary 28, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorLeuphana University of Lüneburg
• City to studyLower Saxony
• School to studyLeuphana University of Lüneburg
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• The scholarship is awarded for three years. It amounts to EUR 1,650 per month, plus a research allowance of EUR 100 per month.
• A family allowance and a child allowance may be granted upon application.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in information systems, business administration, informatics, computer science or related fields with excellent results
• Profound interest in digital transformation and information systems research
• Command of qualitative and/or design science research methods and aspiration to deepen knowledge of research methods

Application Documents

The application must include the following documents uploaded to the portal:

• A detailed proposal for your doctoral project (max. 3 pages)
• Curriculum vitae including a description of your academic career and previous research activities
• Certificates relevant to your previous academic qualifications, usually from your master's degree (in German or English; officially certified translations if in other languages)
• If already available, notification of admission to doctorate at the School of Management and Technology

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Please submit your application for the scholarship via Leuphana's scholarship application portal.

For more information, kindly visit the Leuphana webpage.