Pathways to Research Scholarships (refugee or migration background)

Student grants

• EUR 300 per month for 12 months, starting in summer or winter semester.
• Extension of up to 12 months possible on application.

PhD grants

• EUR 1,800 per month for up to 36 months; extension of up to 12 months possible.
• Up to EUR 500 extra per month for children in the household.
• Travel allowance of up to EUR 2,000 for active participation in academic events.

Next call: 2 November to 14 December 2026.

1. Prepare the documents; German or English documents are accepted and birth certificates need no translation.
2. Combine everything into one PDF.
3. Email it to [email protected].

Contact: Daina Hues, [email protected], +49 228 73 5358.

Official call page

Students

• One-page motivation letter, recommendation letter, latest transcript, CV (max. two pages), enrolment certificate, income self-declaration, signed data protection form, proof of voluntary work if applicable.
• Refugee background: passport scan with residence permit. Migration background: Abitur certificate and birth certificate(s).

PhD

• Degree certificate, motivation letter, supervision confirmation, supervisor's recommendation letter, research outline (max. three pages), CV (max. two pages), enrolment certificate, income self-declaration, signed data protection form, children's birth certificates if applicable, plus the passport or Abitur/birth certificate documents above.