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Published: 26 Jun 2025 32 views
The Elsa-Neumann-Scholarship provides funding for doctoral researchers at the four Berlin universities. Scholarships can be awarded either as full scholarships to prepare a doctoral thesis (up to 36 months) or as completion scholarships for advanced doctoral research projects (maximum 12 months).
Freie Universität Berlin was founded in 1948 by professors and students, in response to the persecution faced by students who took a critical eye of the system at Universität Unter den Linden, at that time located in the Soviet sector of the divided city. The idea of founding a free university found widespread support in the international community, including financial support. This outpouring of aid helped pave the way for Freie Universität to become a university with an outstanding international reputation. The principles of freedom and internationality have guided the univers... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Value | € 1,350 |
| Country to study | Germany |
| School to study | Freie University |
| Type | PhD |
| Sponsor | Freie University Berlin |
| Gender | Men and Women |
The scholarship amounts to 1,350 euro per month, plus a lump sum of 100 euro for research expenses. In addition, scholarship recipients can apply for family allowance and refunds for travel expenses.
Doctoral researchers who are enrolled and supervised at one of the Berlin universities can receive scholarships according to the Berlin State Act to Support Early-Career Researchers and Artists (Gesetz zur Förderung des wissenschaftlichen und künstlerischen Nachwuchses).
To have a chance of success, an applicant's academic performance must be far above average, which is usually demonstrated by the final grade of their university degree(s). The doctoral project must be expected to make an important contribution to the candidate's field of research. Applicants are only eligible for an Elsa Neumann scholarship if they have not yet received public funding for their doctoral project. If an application has been rejected, candidates can re-apply a second time.
If you have further questions please contact our office via e-mail or phone. Office hours are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 am to 1 pm.
For more details, visit Freie University Scholarship webpage
