Financial Support for Early Career Researchers with Children (GRADE)
by Goethe Research Academy for Early Career Researchers (GRADE) / Franz Adickes Stiftungsfonds
Stipend
Up to EUR 2,400 total
Duration
Per award period
Level
Doctorate, Postdoc
Deadline
Annual call (typically May-July)
Overview
Support for 30 PhD candidates, postdocs and R3 researchers with children. Up to EUR 2,400 total - either scholarship (for small-scale employment) or research assistant funding.
Provider
Goethe Research Academy for Early Career Researchers (GRADE) / Franz Adickes Stiftungsfonds
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
Goethe University researchers with children
Degree Levels
Doctorate, Postdoc
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
Up to EUR 2,400 total
Eligibility Requirements
- PhD candidates/postdocs/R3 with children in household
- admission/employment at Goethe University
What This Scholarship Covers
Research Allowance
Additional funds for research materials and activities
In the provider's words
- financial support
- research assistant funding
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.
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Quick Facts
- Amount
- Up to EUR 2,400 total
- Duration
- Per award period
- Degree Levels
- Doctorate Postdoc
- Deadline
- Annual call (typically May-July)
- Who Can Apply
- Goethe University researchers with children
Frequently Asked Questions About the Financial Support for Early Career Researchers with Children (GRADE)
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