PhD Research Fellowship in Public Management & Governance

Doctoral research examining digital government transformation, e-administration architectures, civic participation algorithms, and public finance reform.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Master's degree in public administration, political science, economics, or law with distinction
English language proficiency: German C1 and English B2
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Doctoral research prospectus (10 pages) and Master's thesis copy
Recommendation letters: Two academic faculty recommendations

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: TV-L E13 research associate salary: €48,000 annually
Application fee: Free direct application
Tuition / joining costs: Zero tuition; salaried university research position

Dates and verification

Application deadline: April 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Berlin School of Economics and Law (HWR Berlin) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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