OpenFieldBerlin Doctoral Center in Applied Social and Economic Sciences Fellowship
Three-year salaried doctoral research appointment conducting empirical investigations in collaboration with Berlin research institutes into European economic integration.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree with grade 1.8 ('gut' with distinction) or better in economics or law
- English language proficiency
- English C1 or German C1
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Comprehensive dissertation exposé (10-15 pages) on European labor economics or digital competition law
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic professors' endorsements
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full doctoral research associate salary TV-L E13 (approx. 52,000 EUR/year gross)
- Application fee
- 0 EUR
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% tuition-free doctoral employment position
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027 (Summer 2027 registration)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Berlin School of Economics and Law documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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