DLGS Leibniz International Doctoral Fellowship

Fully funded 3-year doctoral fellowship in spatial sustainability transitions, covering monthly living costs, tuition remission, and research travel.

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: Master's degree (M.Sc. or M.A.) in geography, spatial planning, environmental sciences, or urban sociology with top honors
English language proficiency: IELTS 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all bands) or TOEFL iBT 95+
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required; high analytical ability assessed via proposal
Thesis / Research statement: Detailed 5-to-8-page PhD research proposal aligned with the annual DLGS research theme
Recommendation letters: Two academic letters of recommendation from university professors

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

Financial support / stipend: €1,650 to €1,850 tax-free monthly scholarship plus health insurance allowance and €2,000 annual research budget
Application fee: €0 application fee
Tuition / joining costs: €0 tuition fees (nominal TU Dresden semester fee approx. €300/semester)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: September 1, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

Official university details ↗DLGS Dresden guide ↗Mentorship ↗Ask us — free ↗

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Dresden Leibniz Graduate School (DLGS) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

Reviewed 2026-10-15 · Editorial standards · Report an issue