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ICES European Studies Doctoral Research Fellowship

Three-year research fellowship at the Interdisciplinary Centre for European Studies examining European borders, populist politics, or EU climate diplomacy.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

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's degree in political science, European studies, sociology, or law (minimum 2.0 German scale)
English language proficiency
English C1 (IELTS 7.0 or equivalent)
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
5-page doctoral research proposal and CV
Recommendation letters
Two academic referee letters

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

Financial support / stipend
TV-L E13 (65%) academic research contract (approx. €33,000 gross per year)
Application fee
€290 semester contribution
Tuition / joining costs
Tuition-free doctoral studies

Dates and verification

Application deadline
February 28, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

Facts reflect official University of Flensburg (Europa-Universität Flensburg - EUF) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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