Promotionsstipendium (PhD Scholarship) - Leuphana
by Leuphana Universitaet Lueneburg (Graduate School)
Stipend
1,650 EUR/month
Duration
Up to 3 years (extendable by 12 months for family/care/disability)
Level
phd
Deadline
Per advertised call (check Graduate School website)
Overview
PhD scholarship for excellent researchers at Leuphana. Monthly base funding 1,650 EUR (from Oct 2025) + 100 EUR research allowance + family/child supplements (155 EUR first child, 50 EUR each additional). Duration up to 3 years, extendable by 12 months for childcare, disability, or care duties. Requires formal admission to PhD at Leuphana and enrollment. Applications only via advertised calls (no unsolicited).
Provider
Leuphana Universitaet Lueneburg (Graduate School)
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
Not stated
Degree Levels
phd
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
1,650 EUR/month + 100 EUR research allowance + family/child supplements
Eligibility Requirements
- Formal admission to PhD at Leuphana + enrollment
- excellent research proposal
- selection interview with supervisor
- no concurrent full funding from other sources
What This Scholarship Covers
Living Allowance
Monthly stipend for rent, food, and daily expenses
Research Allowance
Additional funds for research materials and activities
Family & Childcare
Child allowance or childcare support for student parents
In the provider's words
- living expenses
- research costs
- family support
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
- 1,650 EUR/month + 100 EUR research allowance + family/child supplements
- Duration
- Up to 3 years (extendable by 12 months for family/care/disability)
- Degree Levels
- phd
- Deadline
- Per advertised call (check Graduate School website)
- Who Can Apply
- Not stated
Frequently Asked Questions About the Promotionsstipendium (PhD Scholarship) - Leuphana
Other University Scholarships
Deutschlandstipendium - Leuphana Professional School (part-time)
Leuphana Universitaet Lueneburg with private sponsors and federal government
Deutschlandstipendium also open to Bachelor/Master students in the Professional School (berufsbegleitend). Same conditions: 300 EUR/month for 2 semesters from 1...
Aufstiegsstipendium (for professionals) - Leuphana
Stiftung Begabtenförderung berufliche Bildung (SBB) / BMFTR, administered at Leuphana
Federal scholarship for professionals with completed vocational training and >=2 years work experience pursuing a first academic degree (full-time or part-time)...
Weiterbildungsstipendium (for professionals) - Leuphana
BMBF / SBB, administered at Leuphana Professional School
For young professionals after vocational training (<25 years) pursuing berufsbegleitende further qualification (e.g. Techniker, Meister, Fachwirt, or part-time...