Scholarships for Doctoral Candidates

The RWTH offers doctoral scholarships of 1500€ / month for up to 36 months twice a year. These are also available to members of Faculty 10 who are pursuing a non-medical doctorate.

Applications can be submitted by 15 March (approval date 1 May) and 15 September (approval date 1 November). The awarding committee [Vergabekommission] of RWTH Aachen University decides on the allocation of the grant.

- In addition to the basic amount, a child allowance of €400/month can be granted.

- Scholarship holders are permitted to work part-time for 10 hours/month.

- The scholarships are initially granted for 12 months and can be extended to 36 months if the evaluation of an extension application is positive.

The funding requirements in brief:

(This is only a brief overview; the detailed information in the programme guidelines is decisive)

- Above-average university degree, obtained no more than one year ago at the start of the programme.

- Doctoral project that is expected to make an important contribution to research. The doctorate must be carried out at RWTH Aachen University.

Further information and all application documents can be found on the RWTH website. Applications must be submitted electronically.