The Rosa Luxemburg Foundation International PhD Scholarship applications are open. This programme offers an exceptional opportunity for talented international doctoral candidates to pursue their research interests in Germany. This scholarship program is administered by the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation (RLF), closely affiliated with DIE LINKE (The Left Party). It values social justice and democratic socialism, focusing on supporting doctoral candidates committed to advancing these principles, and the scholarship aims to foster academic excellence and international collaboration.

This scholarship provides a remarkable opportunity for international doctoral candidates to advance their research while aligning with the values of social justice and democratic socialism upheld by the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation.

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Summary

• Host Country: Germany
• Funding Type: Partially Funded
• Organiser: The Rosa Luxemburg Foundation
• Study Level: Doctoral (PhD)
• Eligible Countries: All countries
• Focus Area: All disciplines except medical disciplines
• Duration: 2 Years, extendable
• Application Deadline: April 1st and October 1st.
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Benefits

Successful applicants will receive:

• A monthly grant of 1,450 EUR.
• Mobility allowance of 100 EUR.
• Health care subsidies, if necessary.

Eligibility Criteria

All applicants must read the following requirements before applying for the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation International PhD Scholarship:

• Both resident and foreign doctoral students can apply for scholarships in all disciplines except medical degrees.
• Requirements include outstanding academic performance during undergraduate studies and proof of social engagement aligned with the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation’s values.
• Candidates can only apply for one scholarship at a time.
• German doctoral students enrolled in public or accredited institutions in Germany, the EU, or Switzerland, and foreign postgraduate students in similar programmes in Germany are eligible.
• International students planning extended research stays outside Germany during their doctoral studies are also eligible.
• Admission to a doctoral programme at a state or state-recognized higher education institution in Germany
• Proof of proficiency in German at B2 level
• Outstanding academic performance during undergraduate studies
• Commitment to the values of social justice and democratic socialism
• Foreign PhD students enrolled in a public or publicly accredited German institution of higher education or conducting research in Germany are eligible.

How to Apply

• Applicants must review the official website of the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation for detailed application instructions.
• Ensure all documents are ready and submitted by the specified deadline.
• Follow any additional instructions or guidelines provided on the application portal.

Check out more information about the scholarship on theDAAD website or visit theRosa Luxemburg Foundation website.

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Application documents

Application documents for domestic students

Application documents for a Lux like scholarship

Application documents for international students

Application documents for a doctoral scholarship

Application documents for international doctoral candidates