OpenFieldHumboldt Doctoral Fellowships (Humboldt-Promotionsstipendien)
Merit-based doctoral fellowships funded by Humboldt University and foundation endowments, supporting outstanding doctoral researchers conducting innovative scientific investigations across Berlin.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Completed Master of Science degree with above-average grade (German equivalent 'gut' or 'sehr gut', 2.0 or better).
- English language proficiency
- English or German proficiency matching the doctoral school working language.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's research thesis and 5-page doctoral research Exposé.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic evaluation letters from university professors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Monthly living stipend of €1,450 to €1,750 per month plus research travel allowance for up to three years of doctoral research
- Application fee
- Free scholarship application through the Humboldt Graduate School
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition. Public university third-cycle education in Berlin.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027 for Summer semester doctoral award rounds
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Humboldt University of Berlin documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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