STIBET Scholarship: Completion Scholarship for International Doctoral Candidates at FAU
Completion Scholarship for International Doctoral Candidates at FAU
FAU has been allocated a limited budget by the DAAD and offers 5 completion scholarships for international doctoral researchers in the final phase of their doctoral degrees.
The amount of each scholarship is 1000 Euros/month for a maximum of 4 months; the doctoral project must be completed before December 31, 2025.
Scholarships are available to foreign doctoral candidates, who received their high school diploma outside of Germany and will complete their doctoral degree at FAU. Candidates must reside in Germany for the entire duration of the scholarship.
To apply for a scholarship, please submit the following documents:
- a short letter of motivation, including information on the funding situation of the doctoral degree and the exact time frame of the completion scholarship (please indicate the exact months – it is essential for the budget planning)
- a CV with current postal and email address
- a short description of the doctoral project (max. 1 page)
- proof of enrollment or proof of registration in DocDaten (rule given by the DAAD – absolutely mandatory)
- a letter of reference from the supervisor, which refers to the scientific achievements of the candidate and presents a time schedule for the completion of the dissertation (max. 1 page)
To apply, please send all required documents in one PDF to kerstin.sommer@fau.de
Application deadline: April 30, 2025.
Suitable candidates will be selected in May 2025. The funding period will start in June/July 2025.