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Heinrich Böll Foundation Doctoral Scholarship
Heinrich Böll Foundation
Amount
€1,650/month + €100 mobility allowance
Deadline
01 Sept 2026
Closed
Applications close
01 Sept 2026
11:59 PM IST
Level
PhD
Scheme type
International scheme
Coverage
All India
Study levels
PhD
Listing
Source verified
Overview
A €1,650 monthly stipend plus mobility allowance for doctoral candidates pursuing a doctorate in Germany or the EU, with priority for applicants from DAC countries.
Amount & Benefits
Monthly stipend of €1,650.
Mobility allowance of €100 per month.
Additional individual allowances depending on circumstances.
Eligibility
Applicants must: Be a German doctoral candidate pursuing a doctorate in Germany or the EU, or an international doctoral candidate (including refugees) seeking a doctoral position in Germany; Provide proof of German language proficiency, a social commitment reference and two expert reports. Candidates who completed undergraduate studies in their home country are especially encouraged, and priority goes to applicants from DAC countries residing in their home country at the time of application.
PhD INTERNATIONAL
Required documents
Proof of doctoral enrolment or doctoral position application
German language proficiency certificate
Reference confirming social/political commitment
Two expert reports
CV and research proposal
Application process
- 1Login/Register on Scholar4Study
- 2Complete the Heinrich Böll Foundation Doctoral Scholarship application form
- 3Upload the required documents
- 4Submit before the deadline
- 5Shortlisted candidates go through the provider's official selection process before the final award
Selection process
- 1Application submittedYour form is filed on the official portal.
- 2Institute verificationYour college confirms enrolment and documents.
- 3State verificationThe state department reviews and approves.
- 4Scholarship approvalThe sanctioning authority clears the award.
- 5Fund transferThe amount is credited to your bank account.
Indicative timeline
Applications open
02 Aug 2026
Portal opens for the cycle
Applications close
01 Sept 2026
Last date to apply
Verification window
16 Sept 2026
Institute & state review
Scholarship release
16 Oct 2026
Funds disbursed to students
Indicative only — the official schedule is set by Heinrich Böll Foundation.