Applications are currently being accepted for the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) Doctoral Researcher Scholarship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About IDOS Doctoral Researcher Scholarship
The IDOS Doctoral Researcher Scholarship 2026 in Germany offers a unique opportunity to pursue a PhD within the DFG-funded FoodDiverse research project. This position combines professional research with a doctoral dissertation, focusing on behavioural strategies to diversify food consumption and plant-based protein intake in Ghana and Germany.The German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) in Bonn is a leading research institute dedicated to global development and sustainability. It offers a dual PhD Programme, flexible working conditions, and a supportive international environment. The selected researcher will join a collaborative research center and benefit from extensive professional development.
Benefits of IDOS Doctoral Researcher Scholarship
- Part-time position (65%, 25.4 hours/week)
- Salary: €40,000–58,000 gross annually (EG 13 TVöD Bund, 65%)
- Duration: 3 years, extendable up to 9 months
- Flexible working hours & mobile work (up to 60%)
- Subsidized Deutschland-Job-Ticket
- 30 days annual vacation + 6 company vacation days
- Pension contributions (VBLU)
- Professional development training
- Equality and diversity support
IDOS Doctoral Researcher Scholarship Requirements
- Hold a Master’s degree in relevant social sciences or agricultural/nutrition sciences
- Proven knowledge of qualitative and ethnographic research methods
- Strong motivation to pursue a PhD
- Willingness to travel abroad, including tropical regions
- Fluency in English (German is an asset)
- Proof of recognition of foreign degrees via Anabin/ZAB database if applicable
Application Date and Process
- Prepare a cover letter
- Prepare a curriculum vitae
- Gather relevant certificates
- Obtain a database excerpt from Anabin as proof of recognition of foreign degree by ZAB (if applicable)
- Submit all materials through the official application portal
Application Deadline
14 June, 2026
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