Freie University 2025 The Elsa-Neumann Scholarship Program

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).

• Table of Content
• About Freie University Berlin
• The Elsa-Neumann Scholarship Program
• Aim and Benefits of The Elsa-Neumann Scholarship Program
• Requirements for The Elsa-Neumann Scholarship Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

The Elsa-Neumann Scholarship Program

Aim and Benefits of The Elsa-Neumann Scholarship Program

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. 

Requirements for The Elsa-Neumann Scholarship Program Qualification

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.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

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