Deadline: February 28, 2026
Applications are open for the Ute and György Széll International Scholarship 2026. The Ute and György Széll International Scholarship shall permit outstanding international PhD students in Social Sciences and Humanities a six months-stay not only at a German university or research institute, but also at a foundation or archive.
The Hans Böckler Foundation focuses on co-determination, research linked to the world of work and supporting students on behalf of the Confederation of German Trade Unions (DGB). They offer scholarships to foreign doctoral candidates from various disciplines who wish to combine their research work with a stay in the Federal Republic of Germany.
Scholarship
- The scholarship includes a monthly stipend of EUR 1,450 for living expenses and an annual allowance of EUR 1,300 for travel expenses.
Eligibility
- Applicants require enrollment in a PhD programme in the fields of Social Sciences or Humanities.
- They expect applicants to be politically, culturally, and socially engaged and to have an active interest in the core values of the Hans Böckler Foundation.
- There is no limit of age.
Application
Application should contain:
- A description of your doctoral project in form of a research plan (3 pages), including the context of your further career development
- A research paper outlining the topic, questions, methodology and goals of your research in Germany (3 pages)
- An invitation letter from your host PhD supervisor in Germany, who is responsible for the on-site support and integration into the local and national research contexts in Germany
- An assessment by the PhD-supervisor at your home institution
- Your CV in table form
- Your Diploma that entitles you to pursue a doctorate
Click here for the application form
For more information, visit Ute and György Széll International Scholarship.
