Partially funded

Promotionsstipendium Lübecker Exzellenzmedizin (Doctoral Scholarship for Medical Students)

University of Lübeck, Germany

Scholarship overview

The Lübeck Excellence Medicine scholarship supports medical students who want to complete a doctoral thesis on a medical research topic during a free semester. It is open to all medical subject areas and includes career advice for aspiring researchers.

The project must be supervised by at least one habilitated member of the Medical Section, and a progress report is due within 3 months after the funding ends.

Award Information

  • Medical student who passed the 1st state examination with a grade of at least 2.5.
  • In the clinical study phase (5th to 8th subject semester).
  • Project located in medicine and supervised by at least one habilitated member of the Medical Section.
  • A free semester must be taken to carry out the project.
  • EUR 750 per month for 6 months (one free semester).
  • Travel cost reimbursement of up to EUR 500 for congresses or conferences.

Two calls per year, usually deadlines in June and December. Winter semester 2026/2027: 1 June 2026. Summer semester 2027: 1 December 2026.

  1. Complete the application form (PromoStip Exzellenzmedizin).
  2. Combine all documents in one PDF.
  3. Email it to Dr. Corinna von Duhn (corinna.vonduhn at uni-luebeck.de) before the deadline.
  4. Send a copy of the (empty) course plan before funding begins.

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Documents you will need

  • Completed application form with project description and clear work plan and schedule.
  • Abitur certificate.
  • Certificate of the 1st section of the medical examination.
  • 1 to 2 page motivation letter on motivation and choice of thesis topic.
  • If applicable: evidence of further achievements.

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