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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

  1. 1
    Login/Register on Scholar4Study
  2. 2
    Complete the Heinrich Böll Foundation Doctoral Scholarship application form
  3. 3
    Upload the required documents
  4. 4
    Submit before the deadline
  5. 5
    Shortlisted candidates go through the provider's official selection process before the final award

Selection process

  1. 1
    Application submitted
    Your form is filed on the official portal.
  2. 2
    Institute verification
    Your college confirms enrolment and documents.
  3. 3
    State verification
    The state department reviews and approves.
  4. 4
    Scholarship approval
    The sanctioning authority clears the award.
  5. 5
    Fund transfer
    The 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.