DIW Berlin (DIW Graduate Center) · DIW Graduate Center
DIW Graduate Center doctoral program (Berlin)
- Deadline
- 65 days left
- Funding
- Fully funded · 1,650 EUR per month
- Level
- Doctorate
- Country
- Germany
- Language
- English
Doctoral programme in economics at the DIW Graduate Center for applicants with a master’s degree or an equivalent qualification, with a monthly stipend of 1,650 EUR in the first year and research funding through employment in later years. There is no tuition, but the university semester contribution of about 380 EUR may still need to be budgeted if enrolment becomes necessary. Applications must be submitted in English, only through the portal, with two academic letters sent directly by senior academics, before 15 January 2027.
Verified on 11 November 2026
This doctoral program in economics at the DIW Graduate Center in Germany offers a monthly stipend of 1,650 EUR for the first year and research funding for subsequent years, with an application deadline set for January 15, 2027. Applications close on 15 January 2027, that is in 65 days.
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Conditions
Blocking requirements
Required degree
“Applicants must hold a master’s degree or diploma in Economics or Business Studies in order to apply for the economic training program.”
Candidature via portail pendant la période
“applications may only be sent during the application period via our application portal (the link to the portal is available only during application period). Applications received by e-mail outside this application period will not be considered.”
Lettres de recommandation par des staff académiques seniors
“Two academic letters of recommendation, to be submitted directly by senior academics (e.g. professors, postdoctoral researchers).”
Maîtrise de l'anglais ou test
“Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency with a test score unless they hold a degree from a university in an English-speaking country (official language) or can document at least one year of studies in an English-speaking degree program.”
Assets
GRE fortement recommandé
“Your application will be considered without GRE test results, but your chances of being admitted are much higher, if you submit them.”
Watch points
Condition de financement pour la phase de recherche
“Funding for the research phase is conditional on having fulfilled the set performance criteria, communicated at the start of the program.”
Date d'achèvement du diplôme
“An application during the course of studies is possible, provided that the degree is successfully completed before the program starts.”
Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading
The key word here is "performance": funding in years 2 to 5 is not automatic, it depends on the criteria set at the start of the programme. The right move is to make the research project clear and aligned with the Graduate Center from the motivation letter, because that is where the dossier’s credibility is judged. Second step: secure the two academic referees very early, since the letters must go through the recommendation portal and not be sent directly by the applicant. If you can include the GRE, do so, but do not sacrifice the English proof or the letters for it.
Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.
Deadlines
Deadline: Open2027
What is actually funded
- TuitionIl n'y a pas de frais de scolarité; toutefois les universités facturent une cotisation semestrielle d'environ 380 EUR par semestre (inscription à l'université recommandée pour accès aux transports publics et assurance santé étudiante)
- Living stipend1,650 EUR per month
- Frais de rechercheAnnées 2-5: financement normalement assuré via emploi dans les départements de recherche de DIW Berlin (TVöD, EG 13, 75 %), sous réserve du respect des critères de performance
- Living allowanceStipend of 1 650 Euro per month for Year 1
- Soutien pour stages internationauxPartially covered.Le Graduate Center peut fournir un soutien financier pour couvrir les frais de voyage et de subsistance pour des stages internationaux
Not covered: Frais semestriels universitaires
Countries covered
Applicants of any nationality may apply if they meet the degree and language requirements. If English is not your native language, a TOEFL or IELTS test is required, unless you hold a degree from an English-speaking university or can document at least one year of study in an English-taught programme. You may apply while still studying, provided that the degree is completed before the programme starts.
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Documents to prepare or confirm
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- Motivation letterMotivation letter (max. 2 pages) expliquant raisons et principaux intérêts de recherche
- Curriculum vitae détailléDetailed curriculum vitae (without photograph)
- Lettres de recommandation académiquesDeux lettres académiques soumises directement par des membres du corps académique senior via le portail de recommandation
- Copies des relevés et certificatsCopies of academic transcripts and other certificates
- Formulaire de candidature complétéCompleted application form (PDF) à télécharger dans le portail
- Scores TOEFL/IELTSIELTS or TOEFL scores, if applicable; upload Test Taker Score Report in PDF
- GRE General Test, Test Taker Score ReportGRE General Test score report (PDF), if applicable (recommandé mais non obligatoire)
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