Short-Term Scholarships
The Doctoral School NRW supports outstanding doctoral candidates by providing interim or final funding for doctoral projects. This financial support is intended to give candidates the freedom required for focused academic work and for writing. For the purpose of promoting women, scholarships specifically designated for women are also awarded.
Short-Term Scholarships
What is funded?
Funding is provided in the form of scholarships that support interim or final phases of doctoral projects. This includes support for
- research topics that have already been initiated,
- interim or final funding for intensive writing phases.
Who is eligible?
All doctoral candidates who have already been admitted to one of the doctoral programs of the Doctoral School NRW are eligible to apply.
As part of its gender equality strategy, the Doctoral School NRW additionally awards short-term scholarships specifically aimed at supporting female doctoral candidates. Applications for scholarships submitted by women are automatically considered for both calls for applications.
Funding Amount
The monthly funding amount is 1,850 euros. The maximum funding duration under this scholarship is six months. The funding period may begin no earlier than September 2026 and must end by the end of February 2027. Doctoral candidates at the Doctoral School NRW may be awarded this type of funding up to two times.
The support is a scholarship within the meaning of § 3 No. 44 of the German Income Tax Act (EStG).
Funding Conditions
Employment during the scholarship period is generally permitted but must be declared. Employment may not exceed the scope of a 50% position. If employment is sought after the scholarship has been awarded, this must be reported immediately, even if the scope is below a 50% appointment.
A funding acknowledgment must be included both in the dissertation and in any resulting publications and presentations, provided that the scholarship contributed to the publication or the dissertation.
