Based on the Saxon Higher Education Act and the Saxon State Scholarship Ordinance, scholarships for doctoral studies are awarded at Leipzig university.
The Free State of Saxony awards funding for doctoral projects in the form of state scholarships.
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Summary
- Application DeadlineJune 30, 2026
- Study LevelPhD
- SponsorLeipzig University
- City to studySaxony
- School to studyLeipzig University
- Eligible CountryAll Countries
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Benefits
- Scholarship recipients receive a monthly basic stipend of 1,500 euros
- If applicable, a monthly family allowance of 100 euros per child.
Requirements
- (Prospective) Doctoral candidates from all departments of the University of Leipzig are eligible to apply.
Selection Process
- The graduate committee decides on the applications, taking into account a statement obtained from the faculties.
Application Documents
Please submit the application documents in digital form as a single PDF file
- Application for a state scholarship from the funds of the Free State of Saxony
- Curriculum vitae in tabular form, including a description of previous academic training
- a report from the supervising university professor
- Description of the doctoral project (max. 10 pages)
- Time and work plan for the entire required doctoral period
- Certificate of university degree
- Mandatory: Graduation certificate that qualifies for doctoral studies
- Further references can be added.
- In the event of a funding commitment, proof of acceptance as a doctoral candidate at the faculty or a certificate of enrollment in the doctoral program must be submitted no later than the start of the funding period.
Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Eutopia PhD Co-tutelle Call
Application Deadline
June 30, 2026How To Apply
For more information, kindly visit the Leipzig University webpage.
