Avicenna-Studienwerk International Scholarship Programme (ISP) for Muslim Master's and Doctoral Students

Master's students (income-dependent, BAfoeG rules)

• Monthly stipend: EUR 844.
• Health insurance contribution: EUR 100 per month.
• Mobility allowance: EUR 100 per month.

Doctoral candidates (income-dependent)

• Monthly stipend: EUR 1,275.
• Health insurance contribution: EUR 100 per month.
• Mobility allowance: EUR 100 per month.

Additional benefits (conditional, subject to funds)

• Family allowance: EUR 276.
• One-time start or book allowance: EUR 100 or EUR 50.
• Dissertation printing grant: EUR 2,050.
• Internships and language courses may be funded.

Master's funding covers the regular programme length with possible extension; doctoral funding lasts up to 36 months. Stipends are not repaid. Scholars join the Avicenna community with regional group meetings, study days and an individual advisor.

2026 cycle: applications 1 March to 15 April 2026 for funding starting 1 October 2026. The portal is closed until the next call.

1. Check eligibility.
2. Prepare the documents.
3. Apply through the online portal during the application window.
4. Theology applicants arrange practical training at the Islamkolleg Deutschland.

Application hotline: 0541 506 99 14 14 (Tuesday and Thursday, 14:00 to 16:00); [email protected].

• Motivation letter (max. 2 pages).
• Tabular CV (max. 2 pages).
• University entrance qualification.
• University transcripts and work references.
• Current enrolment certificate (submit as soon as available if not yet issued).
• Proof of social engagement.
• Two academic reference letters.
• Passport copy.
• Current transcript of records.
• Doctoral candidates: dissertation outline (max. 3 pages) with topic, supervisor, research question, progress and expected results.

Documents in German or English.

Criteria are above-average academic potential and social, cultural or political engagement.