OpenFieldDFG International Research Training Group Doctoral Fellowship in Environmental Change
Three-year fully funded doctoral fellowship supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG) investigating ecosystem resilience to climate stress.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master of Science in geosciences, environmental science, or biology with grade 2.0 or better
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 95
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis and 10-page doctoral research proposal
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic letters of recommendation from university faculty
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- TV-L E13 (75%) salary approximately €3,100 gross monthly plus travel and equipment funds
- Application fee
- €0
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 (no tuition fees; €310/semester contribution includes regional and cross-border train pass into Luxembourg)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Trier (Universität Trier) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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