About the Program
The Heinrich Böll Foundation Doctoral Scholarship 2026 is an opportunity provided by the Heinrich Böll Foundation to Doctoral candidates. This scholarship supports the higher education of highly talented students. The selected candidates shall receive a scholarship of €1650 per month and other benefits.
Source: boell.de/en
What is the Eligibility
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be doctoral candidates from Germany, including German nationals and students with German educational qualifications, pursuing doctoral studies in Germany or other EU countries (all disciplines) or
- be international doctoral candidates from within or outside the EU, including refugees, seeking doctoral positions in Germany (all disciplines).
- be international doctoral candidates who completed their undergraduate studies in their home country are especially encouraged to apply.
- be doctoral candidates from Germany or abroad applying for the “Research Cluster Socio-Ecological Transformation” (all disciplines)
(Note:- Priority will be given to applicants from DAC countries who are residing in their home country at the time of application.)
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Scroll down and click ‘To the application portal’
Step 4: Click ‘Register as applicant’
Step 5: Enter all the mentioned details, tick the check box, and click ‘Register’
Step 6: Login to your account with your email ID and password. Fill in all the details, documents, and submit your application.
Important Dates
Application Start: 15 January 2026
Application Deadline: 01 March 2026
Benefits
The selected scholars shall receive:
- €1650 per month
- € 100 mobility allowance per month
- Other individual allowances
Required Documents
- Application form
- Copy of degree certificate or equivalent
- Previous academic transcripts
- Enrolment certificate
- Written proof of good German language skills
- Social commitment reference
- 2 Expert Reports from university lecturers (Academic Reference)
Contact Details
Heinrich Böll Foundation
Adriell Kopp
Email ID: studienwerk@boell.de l Phone No. +49 30 28534-400
FAQ for this Scholarship
Question: Who is offering this scholarship opportunity?
Answer: The Heinrich Böll Foundation is offering this opportunity.
Question: Who can apply for this scholarship?
Answer: Doctoral students from Germany or other countries are eligible for this scholarship.
Question: What are the benefits of this scholarship?
Answer: The scholarship shall offer a scholarship of €1650 per month and other benefits.
Question: What is the last date to apply for this scholarship?
Answer: The application for this scholarship is 01 March 2026.
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The Heinrich Böll Foundation is offering this opportunity.
