Partially funded

Robert and Christine Danziger Scholarship for African Doctoral Students

Heidelberg University, Germany

Scholarship overview

The scholarship, donated by Christine and Robert Danziger, supports very good doctoral candidates from Africa, primarily Ghana or other West and Central African countries, who need financial support to complete a doctorate at Heidelberg University.

It covers doctoral study in Geography (with a focus on Geoinformatics) or Political Science. It does not replace the doctoral application, so both must be submitted.

Award Information

  • From an eligible African region, primarily Ghana or another West or Central African country.
  • Applying for a doctorate in Geography (Geoinformatics focus) or Political Science for the upcoming winter semester.
  • Among the best in your field.
  • In need of financial support.
  • Living in or near Heidelberg, or planning to.
  • No other scholarship at the same time; employment or self-employment income must not exceed the tax-free allowance; a graduate assistant post of up to 25% is allowed only if unrelated to the scholarship.
  • EUR 1,500 per month.
  • Up to 36 months; initial approval usually 24 months, with an interim report and a supervisor report due before the end of the first year.
  • Extension of up to 12 months in justified exceptional cases.
  • Payment starts only after a valid enrolment certificate is submitted.
  1. Apply for admission to the doctorate at Heidelberg.
  2. Download and sign the scholarship application form.
  3. Submit the form and documents during the application period; the recommendation letter must arrive by its end.

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Documents you will need

  • Signed application form.
  • Qualifying university diploma with final grade and official translation into German or English (a provisional certificate is accepted if the degree finishes before the next semester; final diploma due by the start of lectures).
  • Tabular CV.
  • Letter of motivation referring to the doctoral topic.
  • Recommendation letter from the possible doctoral supervisor.
  • Proof of citizenship.
  • Evidence of financial situation (monthly funds, parents' or own payslips).

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