Hans Seidel Foundation PhD Scholarship

The Hans Seidel Foundation PhD Scholarship is a funded doctoral scholarship based in Germany, supporting international doctoral candidates. It provides a monthly stipend, research allowances, and family benefits, with required language proficiency and an initial agreement with a German supervising professor. Applicants typically hold a master's degree and pursue research in fields such as social sciences, engineering, or computer science, under supervision at a German university.

Monthly stipend, research allowances, family allowances, and access to supervisory and networking opportunities.

Applicants should hold a master's degree with a strong academic record and secure preliminary agreement from a German supervisor. Proficiency in German and/or English is required depending on the project, and candidates are expected to demonstrate relevant research capability and leadership/engagement activities.

Visit the foundation's scholarship portal, create an account, complete the application form, and upload required documents; obtain a preliminary supervisor agreement from a German professor.