OpenFieldCarl von Ossietzky Doctoral Research Fellowship
University-wide doctoral award supporting exceptional international doctoral candidates conducting interdisciplinary research across energy systems, marine ecology, or neurosensory biology.
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 with top 10% honors.
- English language proficiency
- English or German working fluency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Doctoral research protocol, acceptance confirmation from an Oldenburg faculty professor, and CV.
- Recommendation letters
- Two professor recommendation letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €1,500 per month plus research travel allowance for up to three years
- Application fee
- None
- Tuition / joining costs
- Tuition free
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Oldenburg Haarentor Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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