Doctoral
Engineering&Technology,Business & Management,Computer Science & IT,Social Sciences
This scholarship is provided by Volkswagen Foundation and the value of this scholarship is Full Funding, Salary + benefits . This scholarship is open for: Open to all nationals.
Eligible Countries: International Students
Institute Name: Volkswagen Foundation
To be taken at (country): Germany
Eligible Field of Study: Scholarship is Available for PhD Degree Program.
Scholarships Deadline: Oct 10, 2019
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Programme Description
The International Excellence Scholarship Programme (IES) is a scholarship programme that enables ambitious students of all fields of study from Eastern and Southeastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia with above-average grades to spend a semester abroad in Berlin.
This programme gives students the opportunity to deepen their knowledge at the best German universities (HU Berlin, FU Berlin, HWR Berlin, University of Potsdam).
Full Scholarship:
Covers monthly pocket money, health insurance, accommodation, enrolment fees, liability insurance, educational trips, social events, and cultural activities.
Partial Scholarship PLUS:
Similar to the full scholarship but requires participants to cover their own travel and health insurance costs.
Partial Scholarship:
Covers all costs except for 2 months of accommodation (1,650 EUR), travel, and health insurance, which must be paid by the participants.
Benefits
Basic monthly scholarship of €1350.
Monthly family allowance of €100 per child if applicable.
Separate grants for additional material resources, travel, and stays abroad (up to €1500 during the standard funding period).
Application Deadlines:
Submit both applications by the deadline of 30 July in the year you are applying.
Scholarships are regularly awarded on 1 October of each year.
Eligibility:
Internships are open to worldwide students.
Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral students worldwide with a basic background in Computer Science.
Students looking for Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis projects are also welcome to apply.
Enrolled students can also apply for the Max Planck Internship.
Criteria:
University degree in natural sciences or related STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) at the level that theoretically entitles to enrol into a PhD
A high level of skills (postdoctoral standard) or expertise in a specialisation in which doctoral degrees are not usually awarded. Experience can be both in academia or non-academic sectors, but must be relevant to the research fields of our groups and teams that are participating in the programme.
The University of Bonn is a highly regarded institution known for its excellence in research and education.
Eligible Countries:
Students from all around the world are eligible to apply.
Acceptable Course or Subjects:
The scholarship will be awarded for a PhD degree in Agricultural / Environmental Economics offered by the university