Hans Böckler Foundation Scholarships 2026 Germany; The Hans Böckler Foundation Scholarships 2026 are prestigious awards aimed at supporting foreign PhD students pursuing research in economics, the humanities, and the social sciences in Germany. The foundation encourages applications from outstanding candidates across the globe — especially from the Global South — who are passionate about advancing socially relevant research and contributing to international academic exchange.
Through this scholarship, recipients gain the opportunity to conduct advanced research at German institutions, access expert supervision, and integrate into the German academic and research community.
Fully Funded | Doctorate | Germany (Deutschland)
Host: Hans Böckler Foundation
Application Deadline: 28th February, 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must be a foreign PhD candidate enrolled at a recognized university (any nationality eligible).
- Demonstrate strong academic qualifications and a well-defined research focus.
- Show social, political, or cultural engagement, aligning with the values and principles of the Hans Böckler Foundation.
- Provide a valid invitation letter from a German host university, research institute, or archive.
- For the Dieter Schumacher Scholarship, candidates must be under 30 years of age at the time of application.
Scholarship Categories & Benefits
1. Dieter Schumacher International PhD Scholarship
- Monthly Stipend: €1,550
- Annual Travel Allowance: €1,400
- Duration: 12–24 months
- Eligible Field: Economics, focusing on:
- Fiscal and monetary policy
- Labor markets
- Income distribution
- Financial markets
- Employee-oriented research
2. Ute and György Széll International PhD Scholarship
- Monthly Stipend: €1,450
- Annual Travel Allowance: €1,300
- Duration: 6 months
- Eligible Fields:
- Sociology
- Political Science
- History
- Literary Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Other related humanities and social science disciplines
Additional Benefits
Recipients will enjoy:
- Integration into the German academic network.
- Access to university research resources, archives, and libraries.
- Guidance and supervision from leading scholars.
- Participation in workshops, seminars, and conferences organized by the foundation.
- Opportunities to collaborate with researchers and policymakers.
Application Deadline
28th February, 2026
Level of Study
Doctorate (PhD)
Host Country
Germany (Deutschland)
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official Hans Böckler Foundation website to complete the application form and submit the required documents, including academic transcripts, research proposal, and reference letters.
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