Germany · Fellowship · Reviewed 2026-10-15

State Merit Award for Outstanding Legal Thesis

Annual scholarly thesis prize honoring exemplary research on administrative modernizations and police law in federal Germany.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Graduating bachelor's thesis graded 'sehr gut' (1.0 - 1.5).
English language proficiency: German language proficiency.
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required.
Thesis / Research statement: Final thesis manuscript and evaluation reviews.
Recommendation letters: Recommendation by two examining professors.

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

Financial support / stipend: €1,500 prize plus publication in state administrative legal journals
Application fee: €0
Tuition / joining costs: €0

Dates and verification

Application deadline: May 30, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official FH Güstrow documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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