OpenFieldErfurt University Society Doctoral Dissertation Excellence Award
Prestigious annual prize and research subvention honoring outstanding doctoral dissertations completed at the University of Erfurt in the humanities, social sciences, and education.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Completed doctoral thesis evaluated summa cum laude or magna cum laude at University of Erfurt within preceding 18 months
- English language proficiency
- Not required
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Full doctoral dissertation, external reviewer reports, and curriculum vitae
- Recommendation letters
- Faculty dean or doctoral supervisor nomination letter
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €2,500 prize award plus up to €1,500 open-access publication grant
- Application fee
- €0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Cash award
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 30, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Universitätsgesellschaft Erfurt e.V. documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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