Hans-Böckler-Stiftung is currently accepting applications for its Ute and György Széll International PhD-Scholarship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Hans-Böckler-Stiftung Ute and György Széll International PhD-Scholarship
The Ute and György Széll International Scholarship shall permit outstanding international PhD-students in Social Sciences and Humanities a six months-stay not only at a German university or research institute, but also at a foundation or archive. There is no limit of age.
Benefits of Hans-Böckler-Stiftung Ute and György Széll International PhD-Scholarship
- The scholarship includes a monthly stipend of EUR 1450 for living expenses and an annual allowance of EUR 1300 for travel expenses.
Hans-Böckler-Stiftung Ute and György Széll International PhD-Scholarship Requirements
- Enrollment in a PhD programme in the fields of Social Sciences or Humanities
- A description of your doctoral project in form of a research plan (3 pages), including the context of your further career development
- A research paper outlining the topic, questions, methodology and goals of your research in Germany (3 pages)
- An invitation letter from your host PhD supervisor in Germany, who is responsible for the on-site support and integration into the local and national research contexts in Germany
- An assessment by the PhD-supervisor at your home institution
- Your CV in table form
- Your Diploma that entitles you to pursue a doctorate
- Application form (explanation and download below)
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
28 February, 2026
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