University of Erfurt · University of Erfurt, Max-Weber-Kolleg
Thuringian State Graduate Support doctoral scholarship at University of Erfurt (Erfurt)
- Deadline
- 13 days left
- Funding
- Partial funding · 1,400 EUR per month
- Level
- Doctorate
- Country
- Germany
- Language
- English, German
This is a doctoral scholarship from the University of Erfurt for candidates accepted for doctorate at the University of Erfurt or the Max-Weber-Kolleg. It provides EUR 1,400 per month, adds a dependent allowance for children, partially funds travel on request, and gives access to training and networking. Applications are submitted by email, as a single PDF file of no more than 5 MB, with a recommendation letter sent separately by the referee.
Verified on 3 November 2026
A doctoral scholarship for candidates accepted at the University of Erfurt or the Max‑Weber‑Kolleg: provides €1,400/month, family allowances, partial travel funding (up to €600/year) and access to training and networking; call open until 24 November 2026. Applications close on 24 November 2026, that is in 13 days.
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Conditions
Blocking requirements
Nationalité ou résidence dans un pays éligible
Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.
Diplôme requis : Acceptation en tant que candidat·e au doctorat par une des facultés de l'Université d'Erfurt ou le Max-Weber-Kolleg avant le début de la période de financement ; résultats académiques supérieurs à la moyenne et aptitude pour la recherche
Adhésion complète au Graduate Centre ou Max-Weber-Kolleg
“"Graduate Centre membership: full membership by the start of the funding period at the latest in the Graduate Centre within the University or the Max-Weber-Kolleg to which the application is assigned;"”
Dépôt unique par email et taille du fichier
“"Combine all application documents ... in one PDF file no larger than 5 MB. Submission by email only: graduiertenfoerderung@uni-erfurt.de"”
Lettre de recommandation envoyée séparément
“"The reviewer must submit the letter of recommendation separately and on time by email to graduiertenfoerderung@uni-erfurt.de. Therefore, it must not be included in the application PDF."”
Acceptation et maintien du statut de doctorant·e
“"Acceptance as a doctoral candidate: by the start of the funding period at the latest... and maintained throughout the funding period;"”
Matriculation à l'Université d'Erfurt
“"Matriculation: at the University of Erfurt by the start of the funding period at the latest;"”
Aptitude à la recherche et résultats académiques
“"Qualification: above-average academic achievements and examination results demonstrating a particular aptitude for academic research;"”
Assets
Considérations égalité et inclusion
“"Where applicants are equally qualified... scholarships should be awarded equally to women and men... particular consideration may be given to the concerns of people with disabilities or chronic illnesses, voluntary work, and social criteria."”
Watch points
Recommandation envoyée séparément
“"Therefore, it must not be included in the application PDF."”
Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading
The key word here is « separately »: the recommendation letter does not go inside the main PDF, and if the referee is late, the file is no longer complete. The useful order is therefore: secure doctoral acceptance and Graduate Centre membership, have the separate letter prepared, then freeze the single PDF at 5 MB. The decisive point is not only the project, but also the institutional anchoring already in place before funding begins. If you have children or time constraints, build the family allowance and the work limit into your plan from the start. The right move is to have the procedure validated by the supervisor and the centre, then submit a compact and complete file.
Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.
Deadlines
Deadline: Open2026-2027
What is actually funded
- Living stipend1,400 EUR per month
- Living allowance300 EUR par mois pour le premier enfant et 150 EUR par mois pour chaque enfant supplémentaire
- TravelPartially covered.jusqu'à 600 EUR par année de financement sur demande
- Formation et réseauaccès à des formats de recherche et de réseautage, Academic Skills Training et plateformes de communication scientifique
Countries covered
Applicants may apply if they have been accepted for doctorate at the University of Erfurt or the Max-Weber-Kolleg, with no stated nationality restriction, provided they meet the status requirements by the start of funding. When qualifications are otherwise equal, disability or chronic illness, volunteer engagement, and social criteria may be taken into account in the final decision.
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Documents to prepare or confirm
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- Lettre de motivation / lettre de candidatureLettre de motivation (maximum deux pages) incluant le nom du Graduate Centre ou Max-Weber-Kolleg, raisons détaillées, état d'avancement du projet et informations personnelles volontaires
- CV et formulaire complémentaireCV en format tabulaire ET le formulaire complétant le CV
- Exposé du projet doctoralProject outline (6-8 pages hors page de garde et bibliographie) présentant question de recherche, état de l'art, méthodologie, bibliographie ; et plan de travail et calendrier pour trois ans
- Formulaire confirmant contact ou formulaire d'admission du Graduate CentreFormulaire confirmant l'établissement du contact avec un Graduate Centre ou le Max-Weber-Kolleg, ou en cas d'adhésion déjà existante, le formulaire d'admission (disponible en allemand uniquement)
- Confirmation d'acceptation comme doctorant·e (si disponible)Confirmation de la faculté ou du Max-Weber-Kolleg de l'acceptation en tant que candidat·e au doctorat
- Liste des publications et communications (si applicable)Liste des publications académiques et présentations si applicable
- Degree certificatesCopies des certificats de diplôme (Diploma ou Magister, ou Bachelor et Master) ; traductions certifiées en allemand ou anglais si les originaux ne le sont pas
- Copie du mémoire finalCopie complète du mémoire final (Diploma, Magister, ou Master’s thesis) ; si non en allemand ou anglais, fournir un résumé en allemand ou anglais (maximum deux pages)
- Consentement signé pour le traitement des données personnellesConsentement signé (disponible en allemand uniquement) ; fiche d'information en anglais disponible
- Lettre de recommandation signée (envoyée séparément par le·la référent·e)Lettre de recommandation actuelle et signée, complétée via le formulaire (en/de) par un·e professeur·e ou enseignant·e universitaire ; envoyée séparément par email à graduiertenfoerderung@uni-erfurt.de
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