Hans Böckler Foundation (DIETER SCHUMACHER PHD SCHOLARSHIP)

Name of the scholarship and country of study:
Hans Böckler Foundation(DIETER SCHUMACHER PHD-SCHOLARSHIP) Germany.
Eligible countries for the scholarship (is Syria included?):
All Arab nationalities, including Syria.
Eligible fields of study:
Research on fiscal and monetary policy, labor markets, income distribution, financial markets, or other related research areas. Only for doctoral candidates.

What does the scholarship include?

Scholarship duration
You can apply for a 12- or 24-month scholarship.
Housing benefit included or not?
No, not included.
Extension conditional or not (with criteria)?
No, unconditionally.
Is the grant sufficient to obtain a visa or not (does it replace the bank guarantee or not)?
Yes, that’s enough.
Health insurance included or not?
Yes, inclusive.
Whether there is a person (or committee) who welcomes incoming students and introduces them to the city and the university:
.NO

Information about the scholarship

Other scholarship benefits, if any:

Is it possible to accumulate scholarships (receive another scholarship at the same time)?
No way.
Are the travel costs from the accommodation to Germany included or not?
Yes, inclusive.
Are the fees for visiting the home country included or not?
No, not included.

Required documents

Description of your doctoral project (3 pages).
A scientific paper outlining the topic, research question, methodology, and objectives of your research in Germany (3 pages).
A letter of invitation from your host doctoral supervisor in Germany, who is responsible for on-site supervision and integration into the local and national research contexts in Germany.
A letter of recommendation from your doctoral supervisor at your institution.
Tabular CV.
A diploma that qualifies for a doctorate.

Information about the scholarship

Required language test:
Good knowledge of German (at least level B2), even if the course is held in English.
Should I apply for degree programs or
Received university admission before applying for a scholarship?
Yes, enrollment (or at least admission) at a state or accredited university in Germany.
When does the application period for the scholarship begin and how often is it open per year?
The application deadlines are:
February 28th for funding in the winter semester (October 1st) and July for funding in the summer semester (April 1st).
How many students will be accepted under the scholarship?
unknown.
Is the funding amount sufficient to cover living expenses?
Yes, enough.
How can I apply for the scholarship?
Please fill out the application form, save it, print it, sign it, and send it by mail to the Hans Böckler Foundation.
Alternatively, you can send the signed application form and other documents by email to the Hans Böckler Foundation: bewerbung@boeckler.de