DAAD 2022 PhD Scholarship “Mathematics in Industry and Commerce, MIC” for Developing Countries

The programme provides the opportunity to do a PhD in applied mathematics. Each year, four to five new scholarship holders can be selected for the programme. The condition for funding is that the countries of origin of the scholarship holders are classified as developing countries according to the OECD, ie they are listed in the annually updated DAC list. The DAAD scholarship covers the cost of living, travel expenses, a health insurance subsidy, and generous support for accompanying family members.

In the programme, the doctoral candidates preferably work on mathematical modeling problems that are directly related to their home country. The optimal control of water networks or traffic flows, evacuation problems, development of earthquake-resistant concrete parts, simulation of the spread of diseases or new methods of financial and actuarial mathematics are only a few of the many fields of research. All research groups of the department accept applicants for the MIC programme.

• Table of Content
• About DAAD
• PhD Scholarship “Mathematics in Industry and Commerce, MIC”
• Aim and Benefits of PhD Scholarship “Mathematics in Industry and Commerce, MIC”
• Requirements for PhD Scholarship “Mathematics in Industry and Commerce, MIC” Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for PhD Scholarship “Mathematics in Industry and Commerce, MIC”
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

PhD Scholarship “Mathematics in Industry and Commerce, MIC”

Aim and Benefits of PhD Scholarship “Mathematics in Industry and Commerce, MIC”

The DAAD scholarship covers the cost of living, travel expenses, a health insurance subsidy, and generous support for accompanying family members.

Requirements for PhD Scholarship “Mathematics in Industry and Commerce, MIC” Qualification

An excellent Master’s degree in mathematics as well as very good knowledge of the English language. In addition to belonging to one of the qualifying countries of origin, the DAAD requires two years of relevant professional experience. Only applicants who have been in Germany for a maximum of one year at the time of application, ie who have been in Germany for a maximum of two years at the start of the programme, can receive funding.

Interview date, Process and Venue for PhD Scholarship “Mathematics in Industry and Commerce, MIC”

The condition for funding is that the countries of origin of the scholarship holders are classified as developing countries according to the OECD, ie they are listed in the annually updated DAC list.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

The application is made via the Graduate School of the Department of Mathematics. The same regulations apply as in the doctoral programme Mathematics. Application deadline is January 15th.

For more details, visit DAAD website.