Hans Böckler Foundation’s Dieter Schumacher PhD Scholarship

The Hans Böckler Foundation focuses on co-determination, research linked to the world of work and supporting students on behalf of the Confederation of German Trade Unions (DGB). We offer scholarships to foreign doctoral candidates from various disciplines who wish to combine their research work with a stay in the Federal Republic of Germany. Below you will find an overview of the scholarships currently available with the corresponding application requirements.

DIETER SCHUMACHER INTERNATIONAL PHD-SCHOLARSHIP The Hans Böckler Foundation’s Dieter Schumacher PhD Scholarship program enables outstanding international PhD-students in Economics to conduct a 12-24 months-stay at a German university or research institute. The scholarship program is open to doctoral students under the age of 30.

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.

If you are conducting research on fiscal and monetary policy, labor markets, income distribution and financial markets or other fields of research that are relevant from an employee’s perspective, we encourage you to apply.

We expect applicants to be politically, culturally, and socially engaged and to have an active interest in the core values of the Hans Böckler Foundation.

The scholarship includes a monthly stipend of EUR 1550 for living expenses and an annual allowance of EUR 1400 for travel expenses. You can apply for a 12- or 24-months scholarship.

Requirements:

• A description of your doctoral project (3 pages)

• 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

• A letter of recommendation from your 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)

Please include these documents with your application.