Universität Leipzig PhD Scholarships 2022

Be part of a unique transnational MA & PhD experience in which you graduate from two prestigious universities in Africa and Europe. Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia and Leipzig University in Germany jointly offer a two year MA program AND a three year PhD Program that takes Africa at its heart. Get immersed in an interdisciplinary and intercultural
environment that provides you with knowledge and skills required on a global job market. The program takes place in Addis Ababa, the political capital of Africa and includes an organized semester at Leipzig University, center of excellence for research on processes of globalization and area studies.

• Table of Content
• About Universität Leipzig
• Universität Leipzig PhD Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Universität Leipzig PhD Scholarships
• Requirements for Universität Leipzig PhD Scholarships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Universität Leipzig

Leipzig University, in Leipzig in the Free State of Saxony, Germany, is one of the world's oldest universities and the second-oldest university in Germany  The university was founded on 2 December 1409 by Frederick I, Elector of Saxony and his brother William II, Margrave of Meissen, and originally comprised the four scholastic faculties. Since its inception, the university has engaged in teaching and research for over 600 years without interruption.... read more... continue reading

Universität Leipzig PhD Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Universität Leipzig PhD Scholarships

• 2.500 € per semester
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to seek financial support / a scholarship from sources such as government institutions, employers, donor institutions or non-governmental organisations
• Partial DAAD scholarships and fee waivers are possible depending study results

Requirements for Universität Leipzig PhD Scholarships Qualification

• Proof of an above-average certificate of higher education which qualifies for PhD studies (Master or recognized equivalent from an accredited higher education institution)
• An exposé for a PhD dissertation (not exceeding 3.500 words) which presents the research question and approach, including an analysis of the state of the art
• A three-year working plan including finances and logistics
• Two letters of reference by professors, lecturers or employers
• Chronological curriculum vitae
• A letter with personal statement
• Proof of nationality (copy of passport)
• If the previous degree was not awarded by a university that uses English as language of instruction: proof of sufficient English skills

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Rediat Mesfin
Addis Ababa University 
Institute for Peace and Security Studies
MA Global Studies: Peace and Security in Africa
Email: rediat.m[at]ipss-addis.org
P.O. Box 1176 
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia

and

Dr. Susanne Kranz
Leipzig University 
Global and European Studies Institute 
MA Global Studies: Peace and Security in Africa
Email: susanne.kranz[at]uni-leipzig.de
Emil-Fuchs-Str. 1 
04105 Leipzig 
Germany

For more details, visit Universität Leipzig website.