BIGS-DR Scholarships 2026 at ZEF, University of Bonn

The BIGS-DR Scholarships 2026 offer a fully funded doctoral opportunity through the Bonn International Graduate School for Development Research (BIGS-DR) at the Center for Development Research (ZEF), University of Bonn. It targets talented researchers from the Global South interested in sustainable development and interdisciplinary research, with a structured PhD track from coursework to dissertation. Participants benefit from structured training, interdisciplinary approaches, soft skills and career development training, and supervision by international experts within a global research environment.

Monthly stipend, travel costs, health insurance, academic and research support, international supervision, workshops and seminars, and participation in global research networks.

Applicants should be talented researchers from the Global South pursuing a doctoral degree in sustainable development, with interdisciplinary research proposals.

Submit a research proposal and supporting documents as part of the application to the BIGS-DR programme.