Fully Funded GSSP DAAD PhD Scholarships 2025 | Study at LMU Germany

The Graduate School of Language & Literature at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) is currently accepting applications for PhD opportunities beginning in the Winter Semester 2025/2026. This is an amazing opportunity to study at one of Germany's leading universities and develop your academic career.

Why Choose LMU Munich?

LMU Munich is well-known for its excellence in research and education. As a PhD candidate, you will benefit from the following:

• Individual supervision provided by outstanding linguistic experts.
• Interdisciplinary research opportunities exist.
• Regular scholarly contacts with professors, colleagues, and visiting scholars.
• A lively and active academic community in one of Europe's most important research hubs.

Details about Scholarship

Financial Benefits (DAAD GSSP Scholarship)

• Monthly stipend: €1,300
• Travel allowance
• Health and liability insurance coverage
• Annual research allowance: €460 – €260
• Support for research phases outside Germany (up to 25% of the overall financing duration)

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicants must be overseas students.
• Should not have lived in Germany for more than 15 months prior to May 1, 2025.
• Graduation must be no older than six years by May 1, 2025.
• Proficient in at least two European academic languages (German is required). Knowledge of a non-European academic language is advantageous.

Applications Deadline

The last date for application submission is 1 April, 2025.

Apply now