OpenFieldThuringian State Doctoral Research Scholarship (Landesgraduiertenstipendium)
Premier state-funded doctoral research fellowship supporting outstanding PhD candidates across Thuringia in optics, photonics, quantum materials, and biomedical technologies.
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 Science or Arts with outstanding academic achievement (grade 1.5 or better German scale)
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English or German
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Comprehensive doctoral dissertation proposal (up to 8 pages), work schedule, and academic CV
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from university professors at a Thuringian institution
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Monthly stipend of €1,400 for up to three years plus child care allowances and research travel funding
- Application fee
- €0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Tuition-free doctoral education
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027 (Spring Round) / September 30, 2027 (Autumn Round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Hochschulen in Thüringen - Academic Network documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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