PROmotion Scholarship (doctoral preparation for women)
by Technische Hochschule Nuernberg Georg Simon Ohm
Stipend
EUR 500 per month
Duration
Six months (extendable by reapplication for another six months)
Level
Master (students and graduates intending a doctorate)
Deadline
15 January (for summer semester funding) and 15 July (for winter semester funding)
Overview
The university's PROmotion scholarship supports well-qualified female master's students or graduates in all subject areas of the Ohm who intend to pursue a doctoral degree. It funds the transition into doctoral studies, including preparing a synopsis with a time and work schedule and agreeing on a doctoral supervisor. Requires an above-average GPA in master's coursework or an above-average master's thesis.
Provider
Technische Hochschule Nuernberg Georg Simon Ohm
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
Women only
Degree Levels
Master (students and graduates intending a doctorate)
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
EUR 500 per month
Eligibility Requirements
Well-qualified female master's students or graduates of the Ohm in any subject area with above-average master's grades or thesis, intending to pursue doctoral study
What This Scholarship Covers
Living Allowance
Monthly stipend for rent, food, and daily expenses
Research Allowance
Additional funds for research materials and activities
In the provider's words
- monthly stipend during doctoral preparation
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
- EUR 500 per month
- Duration
- Six months (extendable by reapplication for another six months)
- Degree Levels
- Master (students and graduates intending a doctorate)
- Deadline
- 15 January (for summer semester funding) and 15 July (for winter semester funding)
- Who Can Apply
- Women only
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