With funds from the Hans Böckler Foundation, up to 3 PhD scholarships will be awarded within the doctoral college "Justice Dimensions of Sustainability-Oriented Transformation Processes in Rural Areas" at the University of Vechta, starting in June 2027 at the earliest. Within the University of Vechta, the doctoral college is affiliated with the Vechta Institute of Sustainability Transformation in Rural Areas (VISTRA).
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Summary
- Application DeadlineNovember 2, 2026
- Study LevelPhD
- SponsorHans Böckler Foundation
- Eligible CountryAll Countries
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Benefits
- Fellowships begin between June and September 2027 and are awarded for a maximum of three years.
- Doctoral students receive a stipend of €1,650 (€1,550 basic stipend and €100 lump sum for research costs).
- In addition, a health insurance contribution of up to €100 and, if applicable, a family allowance may be paid.
- The doctoral college offers thematic and methodological workshops for the scholarship holders and supports the collaboration in a moderating and motivating way.
- It features a network of national and international partners to complement, support and deepen its expertise.
Requirements
- Application are welcome from fields relevant to the topics of the doctoral program, such as human geography, social sciences, applied ethics, economics, sustainability science or psychology.
- Both qualitative and quantitative research approaches are welcome and supported; applications with a quantitative or mixed-methods design are explicitly encouraged.
- Good German and English language skills are required for the application (at least level B2 for German, C1 for English); the doctoral thesis can be written in English.
Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Eutopia PhD Co-tutelle Call
Application Deadline
November 2, 2026How To Apply
