Humboldt University of Berlin SLE Postgraduate Program 2026

The SLE Postgraduate Program is 100% funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Berlin Senate and the Humboldt University of Berlin.

SLE has over 60 years of tradition in education and training for the professional field of international cooperation and combines science and practice. Our program is aimed at motivated Master's graduates who wish to expand and reflect on their specialist knowledge, methods and values.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineJune 30, 2026
• Study LevelMasters , PhD
• SponsorHumboldt University of Berlin
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

Participants receive:

• Monthly scholarship from January to December in the amount of 1,300 euros (full scholarship, based on the German Young Talent Promotion Act – NaFöG)
• if applicable, child supplement of 102.26 euros for the first child and 51.13 euros for each additional child.

Note: Please note that semester fees apply for enrollment at the Humboldt University of Berlin.

Requirements

• A completed university or university of applied sciences degree (Master’s, Diplom, state examination, doctorate) with at least good grades that qualifies for a doctorate at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. The Master’s degree must be available by the start of the SLE program (beginning of January) and is a prerequisite for enrollment at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.
• Internships, work and study placements in one or more countries
• Above-average interest in development policy and high motivation for the additional training.
• Fluency in English. Further good knowledge is an advantage, especially of the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, German, French, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish.
• Health suitability for stays in countries of the Global South with possibly limited health care and higher health risks.
• Personal suitability for the SLE postgraduate program.

Please note: The scholarship is only open to people who are citizens of an EU member state or a country that is classified as a transition or developing country according to the DAC list of ODA recipients.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of a written application and a selection day.

Our application portal is open from May 1 to June 30. A pre-selection takes place in August, followed by the main selection in September. Studies begin in January of the following year.

Important dates

• Application period: May 1 to June 30 of each year
• Preselection: July/August
• Main selection: August/September

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

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Humboldt University Berlin on k62706.coveto.de to apply

For more details, visit Humboldt University of Berlin Scholarship webpage