State Postgraduate Scholarships (Landesgraduiertenstipendium)
GermanyPhDEntry ID: SC-39038
The State Postgraduate Scholarships, funded by the Free State of Saxony, are designed to support outstanding doctoral candidates at Leipzig University. The program provides financial assistance to facilitate high-quality research across various disciplines.
Funding Details:
- Duration: Up to three years, with a possible extension of up to one year in justified cases.
- Stipend Amount: A basic monthly scholarship of €1,350.
- Family Allowance: An additional €100 per month per child, if applicable.
- Material Resources: Separate grants for necessary expenses related to the doctorate, such as travel and stays abroad, up to a total of €1,500 during the standard funding period.
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must hold an above-average degree in a relevant academic discipline.
- Candidates must be prospective doctoral researchers admitted to a structured doctoral program at Leipzig University.
- Recipients may engage in paid secondary employment up to an average of 5 hours per week.
- Doctoral projects already financed by public funds through other means are ineligible.
For thorough eligibility and selection information, visit the official website or contact the organizers directly.