Doctoral Research Fellowship in Global Public Policy and Sustainable Transition

PhD research position embedded in the University of Erfurt Graduate Centre for Social Sciences, investigating democratic resilience and energy policy implementation.

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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: Master of Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, or related disciplines (min grade 2.0 German equivalent)
English language proficiency: IELTS 7.0 or fluent academic English
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Comprehensive doctoral dissertation research proposal (max 10 pages)
Recommendation letters: Two letters of recommendation from university professors

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

Financial support / stipend: TV-L E13 (65% to 75%) German public service research salary approx €2,400/month gross
Application fee: €0 application fee
Tuition / joining costs: Tuition-free doctoral education

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 28, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Willy Brandt School of Public Policy documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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