Networking between scholarship holders and alumni via the Stipnet communication platform
Other general conditions
Applications are welcome from all disciplines, i.e. not only from the natural and engineering sciences but also from the social sciences, humanities, economics and law. Interdisciplinary environmental research is especially encouraged.
Promising applicants have an above-average degree and are highly motivated to contribute to the solution of current environmental problems in a goal-oriented manner or to promote sustainable development.
The complete application documents have to be written in German; the applicants have a good knowledge of German.
Stays abroad are possible as long as the doctoral studies take place mainly at the supervising institution in Germany.
Incomplete applications and applications received after the respective application deadline cannot be considered.
No more than one application per working group/scientific supervisor may be submitted per application round.
Doctoral fellowships support individuals but not institutions.
It is not permissible to focus on a larger set of topics (bundling of individual applications) that has not been coordinated with the DBU.
Rejection of a scholarship application will preclude reapplication.
Our goals
scientific knowledge gain and new solution approaches for environmental protection and nature conservation
Support for highly motivated doctoral students who complete their doctorates within three years
Qualification of young scientists with high environmental competence
Networking between environmental experts from all disciplines
Our requirements for you
With your doctorate you want to develop sustainable solutions for current environmental problems.
You have or are earning an above-average degree; all majors are eligible.
You have a coherent resume.
Your doctoral thesis deals with the environmental situation in Germany or with global environmental challenges with relevance for Germany.
Your doctorate will be at a German university and has not yet begun. (A project is considered to have been started if you have been working scientifically on your doctoral topic for more than 1 year since graduation).
