Applications for the DIW Berline Scholarship for International Students in Germany for the 2023/24 academic session.
Graduates of the Scholarship have outstanding qualifications in scientific analysis of economic and social policy issues: they possess excellent methodological skills, in-depth experience in handling empirical data, as well as detailed institutional knowledge of the economic and societal structure of Germany and other countries.
In addition, they are able to present their results effectively at international congresses, publish their scientific contributions in internationally renowned journals, and successfully manage large-scale research projects. As a result, many graduates have found attractive careers in academia, international organizations, government institutions, etc.
Worth of Award
- PhD students will receive funding for the expected length of the program – five years.
- For the course phase, a stipend of 1,450 Euro per month is provided; funding during the research phase is normally provided through employment at one of the DIW’s research departments. Funding for the research phase is conditional on having fulfilled the Performance Criteria.
Eligibility
- Applicants should have a Master’s in Economics or Business Studies and have performed exceptionally well in their studies.
- Applicants from related fields (such as Industrial Engineering, Statistics, or quantitative social sciences) may also fulfill the admission requirements if they have a sufficient background in Economics or Business Studies.
How to Apply
As part of the online application procedure, you will be asked to upload the following documents:
- Motivation letter (max. 2 pages): this should state your motivation for applying to the program and should include a short outline of your major research interests;
- Two academic letters of recommendation. Note that reference providers are requested to send their recommendation letter by email to [email protected];
- Filled out application form;
- Detailed curriculum vitae (without photograph);
- Copies of academic transcripts and other certificates;
- GRE scores, if applicable (institution code 0096);
- IELTS or TOEFL scores, if applicable.
Deadline: Deadline for applications for the DIW Berline Scholarship: February 12, 2023.