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Find available Ph.d scholarships in Germany for students from developing countries 2026-2027
The Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC) operates JUPITER, Europe's first Exascale supercomputer and runs JUNIQ, the first European user infrastructure of quantum computing. Within the division HPC for Quantum Systems, the Simulation and Data Laboratory (SDL) Numerical Quantum Field Theory ai
Published: 28 Aug 2026 Type: PhD Study in: Germany Deadline: Not Specified
This PhD project investigates the nanoscale processes underlying light-to-electricity conversion in silicon-based photovoltaic devices. Using off-axis electron holography in a transmission electron microscope combined with ultrafast laser excitation and pulsed electron beams, the project probes elec
Published: 21 Aug 2026 Type: PhD Study in: Germany Deadline: Not Specified
What does the early universe look like? What sound does a black hole collision make? Big questions require big instruments to measure the faintest signals, like the Einstein Telescope (ET). Here, even the smallest disturbances influence the signal quality and an active, low-latency compensation
Published: 19 Aug 2026 Type: PhD Study in: Germany Deadline: Not Specified
Open positions are available in the quantum nanoscience department of the Peter Grünberg Institute, PGI-3 and have the goal to advance the material basis for topological quantum computing. Funding is supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG). One-dimensional topological supercon
Published: 19 Aug 2026 Type: PhD Study in: Germany Deadline: Not Specified
Volkswagen AG is actively shaping the transformation of Technical Development towards digital, data-driven, and AI-supported ways of working. In the AI Competence Center of Technical Development in Wolfsburg, you will work in an interdisciplinary environment on the question of how the traditional pr
Published: 18 Aug 2026 Type: PhD Study in: Germany Deadline: Not Specified
As a leading research institution for microbial biotechnology, the Institute of Bio- and Geosciences – Biotechnology (IBG-1) focuses on molecular and applied microbiology. Interdisciplinary teams are developing biotechnological processes for tomorrow’s industry, with a focus on increasin
Published: 17 Aug 2026 Type: PhD Study in: Germany Deadline: Not Specified
At the Institute of Energy Technologies – Fundamentals of Electrochemistry (IET-1), we conduct research on highly topical issues relating to the energy transition and structural change. For example, we are working on the battery of the future and researching novel battery concepts. Another exc
Published: 07 Aug 2026 Type: PhD Study in: Germany Deadline: Not Specified
At the Institute of Energy Technologies – Fundamentals of Electrochemistry (IET-1), we conduct research on highly topical issues relating to the energy transition and structural change. For example, we are working on the battery of the future and researching novel battery concepts. Another exc
Published: 07 Aug 2026 Type: PhD Study in: Germany Deadline: Not Specified
Are you ready to shape the future of parking? The division "Entwicklung FAS/HAF-System" is responsible for developing advanced driver assistance systems, automated driving, and parking functionalities. The Assisted Parking Functions department develops innovative solutions that make p
Published: 04 Aug 2026 Type: PhD Study in: Germany Deadline: Not Specified
The automotive industry is undergoing profound changes – from the electrification of product portfolios and the digitization of all areas of work to new forms of (collaborative) work. Communication plays a central role in this context: it shapes transformation processes, provides orientation,
Published: 04 Aug 2026 Type: PhD Study in: Germany Deadline: Not Specified
Bridging the gap between your doctoral studies and the kind of career challenge you’re looking for isn’t always easy. That’s why the ProMotion PhD programme gives you the opportunity to apply your passion and scientific expertise to very real challenges that could shape the future
Published: 24 Jul 2026 Type: PhD Study in: Germany Deadline: Not Specified
Background information about the project: The team recently won the Metascience Novelty Indicator Challenge. We have been developing a method that uses Large Language Models (LLMs) to analyze the content of scientific articles, alongside relevant prior work. The method assesses the no
Published: 24 Jul 2026 Type: PhD Study in: Germany Deadline: Not Specified
At Volkswagen Passenger Cars, you will work in production planning as part of a motivated team focused on shaping a future?ready and efficient production system. With our expertise, we drive cross?brand collaboration and develop cost?optimized solutions that we validate in Group committees. You will
Published: 20 Jul 2026 Type: PhD Study in: Germany Deadline: Not Specified
The department “Automated Driving and Parking” is responsible for the series development of automated driving functions at SAE Level 2 hands-free and SAE Level 4 “Highway Pilot” for Volkswagen at the complete vehicle level. The comprehensive and systematic verification and va
Published: 10 Jul 2026 Type: PhD Study in: Germany Deadline: Not Specified
The dissertation is a significant step on the path to an academic career – one that you can shape together with us. Alongside experienced mentors, you have the opportunity to apply your passion and academic expertise to real-world challenges and help shape the future of mobility. As a
Published: 07 Jul 2026 Type: PhD Study in: Germany Deadline: Not Specified
This PhD position focuses on scenario development, as well as the modelling, simulation and analysis of coupled power and gas grids in Europe. The research project aims to develop advanced, cross-sectoral simulation frameworks that can be used to investigate the interaction between electricity, natu
Published: 06 Jul 2026 Type: PhD Study in: Germany Deadline: Not Specified
Strong confinement in highly disordered and intricate environments is essential for understanding the behavior of a broad class of systems with intrinsic motility. Porous materials -- such as cell cytoplasm, mucus, tissues, gels or soil -- serve as a natural propagation media of most microorganisms,
Published: 06 Jul 2026 Type: PhD Study in: Germany Deadline: Not Specified
Volkswagen AG is actively driving the transformation toward a digital, connected, and secure manufacturing environment. In the field of Industrial Cybersecurity, we offer a PhD position within a highly innovative and interdisciplinary work setting. Closely integrating industrial practice with academ
Published: 06 Jul 2026 Type: PhD Study in: Germany Deadline: Not Specified
The Assembly Planning Department within Volkswagen Brand Planning is responsible for the conceptual development and implementation of assembly systems for vehicle ramp-ups, as well as for the engineering of automated assembly processes across all global Volkswagen production sites. In close collabor
Published: 06 Jul 2026 Type: PhD Study in: Germany Deadline: Not Specified
In cooperation with the Friedrich Schiller University Jena the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry houses a unique and flexible research program that grants German and foreign students a broad selection of learning opportunities while still maintaining a research focus. The IMPRS-gBGC offers a
Published: 02 Jul 2026 Type: PhD Study in: Germany Deadline: 09 Aug 2026
