Doctoral Programme Funding
by Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
Stipend
Up to EUR 2,320/month tax-exempt
Duration
Up to 5 years
Level
doctorate
Overview
Monthly financial support of up to EUR 2,320 tax-exempt from the first year onwards and a generous budget for travel and research expenditures. Doctoral students must devote 100% of their working time to their doctoral studies for up to five years.
Provider
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
Type
university Scholarship
Degree Levels
doctorate
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
Up to EUR 2,320/month tax-exempt + travel/research budget
Eligibility Requirements
- Admitted doctoral candidates at Frankfurt School
- full-time dedication to research
What This Scholarship Covers
Living Allowance
Monthly stipend for rent, food, and daily expenses
Travel Allowance
Contribution toward flights to and from Germany
Research Allowance
Additional funds for research materials and activities
In the provider's words
- monthly stipend
- travel and research budget
How to Apply
Check Eligibility
Verify you meet the nationality, degree level, academic, and language requirements listed above.
Prepare Documents
Gather your academic transcripts, degree certificates, CV, letters of recommendation, language certificates, and motivation letter.
Find a Programme
Identify the German university and programme you want to study. Some scholarships require university admission before applying.
Submit Application
Apply through the official application portal before the deadline. Upload all required documents as PDFs.
Interview & Selection
If shortlisted, attend an interview (may be online). Selection committees assess academic merit, motivation, and fit.
Receive Decision
Scholarship decisions typically arrive 3-6 months after the deadline. If awarded, complete visa and enrolment procedures.
Application Document Checklist
- Completed application form
- Curriculum vitae (CV / resume)
- Motivation letter / statement of purpose
- Bachelor's or Master's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts with grades
- Language proficiency certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, TestDaF, or DSH)
- Letter(s) of recommendation from university professors
- Valid passport copy
- Passport-sized photograph
- University admission letter (if already accepted)
Note: Exact document requirements vary. Always check the official scholarship page for the definitive list.
Need Help With Your Application?
Scholarship applications are competitive: a strong profile evaluation, polished SOP, and the right university selection make the difference. GradGermany's experts can help at every step.
Want our guides higher up in Google?
Mark GradGermany as a preferred source and Google gives our pages more room when you search about studying in Germany. Takes one tap, and you can undo it any time from the same screen.
Quick Facts
- Amount
- Up to EUR 2,320/month tax-exempt + travel/research budget
- Duration
- Up to 5 years
- Degree Levels
- doctorate
Frequently Asked Questions About the Doctoral Programme Funding
Other University Scholarships
Deutschlandstipendium at Frankfurt School
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management with federal funding
Frankfurt School has participated in the Deutschlandstipendium since the programme began in 2011, as one of the first universities in Germany. The scholarship p...
Klaus-Peter Mueller Scholarship
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management (endowed with EUR 1 million by Prof. Dr. h.c. Klaus-Peter Mueller, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Commerzbank AG)
Full or partial tuition scholarship for full-time master and MBA students who cannot self-fund their studies and have performed exceptionally well academically...
Frankfurt School Bachelor of Science Scholarship Programme
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
Merit-based tuition reduction for highly qualified Bachelor of Science students, covering the entire duration of studies including exchange semesters at partner...