The Robert and Christine Danizger Scholarship is awarded to very good doctoral candidates from Africa (primarily from Ghana or another country in West and Central Africa) who are planning a doctorate at Heidelberg University in the fields of Geography (with a focus on Geoinformatics) or Political Science and who need help with funding their doctorate.
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Benefits
The amount of the scholarship for doctoral students is 1,500 € per month.
Requirements
You can apply for a Robert and Christine Danziger Scholarship if you meet all of the following requirements:
- Your are from Africa (primarily from Ghana or another country in West and Central Africa).
- You are planning a doctorate at Heidelberg University in one of the following fields and are in the process of applying for the upcoming winter:
- Geography with a focus on Geoinformatics
- Political Science
- You are among the best in your field.
- You need help with funding your doctorate.
- You would like to do your doctorate at Heidelberg University and therefore live / will live in Heidelberg or the surrounding area.
Application Documents
Please submit the following application documents during the application period:
- Signed application form
- Current performance records: University diploma that qualifies for a doctorate (original certificate) including the final grade as well as an official translation in German or English and if available, an official conversion of the diploma to the German grading system.
If your university diploma is not available by the end of the application period, it is sufficient to submit a provisional certificate from the university confirming your academic performances, so far (ideally with a grade of all examinations, so far), that states that you expect to complete your course of study by the start of the semester following the application period. Please note that you have to submit your missing certificate by the start of the lecture period.
- Curriculum vitae in table form
- Letter of motivation with reference to the topic of the doctorate
- Recommendation (letter of recommendation) for a doctorate from the possible doctoral supervisor (this must be received by the end of the application period)
- Proof of citizenship
- Evidence confirming your financial situation (money available each month, pay slip of the parents, own wage slips etc.)
Application Deadline
March 15, 2026How To Apply
For more details, visit Heidelberg University Scholarship webpage
