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Funding Guidefor non-EuropeanDoctoralresearchersThis funding guide is intended to helpnon-European Doctoral researchers at theEuropean University Viadrinato identify additional grant and scholarshipopportunities for their studies and researchstays in Germany.

Table of Content1Grants and scholarships at the European University Viadrina . 41.1.1 Viadrina Center for Graduate Studies (VCGS) . 41.1.2 Grants within the Viadrina International Program . 41.1.3 Scholarships funded by the Federal State of Brandenburg(Landesgraduiertenstipendien) . 41.1.4 Useful contacts and further information . 41.2 Viadrina Family Affairs Office . 52DAAD research grants . 62.1 Who’s behind the initiative . 62.2 Research grants, 6 months – 4 years . 62.3 Research grants - Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle . 62.4 Useful contacts and further general information . 73Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation . 83.1 Who’s behind the initiative . 83.2 Dissertation fellowship . 83.3 Research grant (fellowship) . 83.4 Useful contacts and further information . 84Brot für die Welt: Protestant Development Service . 94.1 Who’s behind the initiative . 94.2 Academic partnership program . 94.3 Useful contacts and further information . 95Catholic Academic Exchange Service (KAAD) . 105.1 Who’s behind the initiative . 105.2 Scholarship Program 1. 105.3 Scholarship Program 2. 105.4 Eastern-Europe-Program . 105.5 Useful contacts and further information . 106Special Scholarship Programs of German Scholarship Foundations for Internationaldoctoral researchers . 116.1 Friedrich Ebert Foundation: Scholarship program for International doctoral researchers . 116.1.1 Who is behind the initiative? . 116.1.2 Who is eligible?. 116.1.3 The scholarship . 116.1.4 Useful contacts and further information: . 116.2 Konrad Adenauer Foundation: . 12Sponsorship Program for International doctoral researchers from Non-EU countries . 126.2.1 Who is behind the initiative? . 126.2.2 Who is eligible?. 126.2.3 The scholarship . 126.2.4 Useful contacts and further information . 126.3 Rosa Luxemburg Foundation . 136.3.1 Who is behind the initiative? . 132

6.3.2 Research grant program for International doctoral researchers . 13Who is eligible? . 13The scholarship . 136.3.3 Scholarship program for doctoral researchers from Tunisia, Egypt, Yemen,Lebanon, Jordan, Libya, Iraq und Morocco . 136.4 Useful contacts and further information . 147Regular Scholarship programs of German Foundations . 157.1 Short description of the foundations . 157.2 Overview of the Regular scholarship programs . 188Aga Khan Foundation . 229Grants/scholarships for incoming/guest PhDs . 239.1 DAAD . 239.1.1 Research grants for up to 6 months . 239.1.2 One-year grants . 239.2 The World Bank . 239.2.1 The Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program (RSM Fellowships) . 249.2.2 Useful contacts and further information . 2410Other potential sources of funding and/or information on grants/scholarships . 253

1Grants and scholarships at the European University Viadrina1.1.1Viadrina Center for Graduate Studies (VCGS)The VCGS continuously awards funding for research projects to junior scientists, such as travelgrants, publishing or editing grants, funds for acquiring data, etc. Applications are open to alldoctoral and postdoctoral researchers who are members of the Viadrina.The maximum amount granted is 500 Euros and 75 percent of the overall cost of the researchproject.Please find important information as well as the application regulations on the VCGS homepage.1.1.2Viadrina International ProgramThe Viadrina International Program (VIP) run by the Viadrina Department of International Affairsoffers a range of grants for international junior researchers at the Viadrina. Applications are possibleanytime. For information concerning grant applications, please contact Rebekka Manke (ipidprogramm@europa-uni.de), coordinator of the VIP.Further information1.1.3Scholarships funded by the Federal State of Brandenburg(Landesgraduiertenstipendien)On a regular basis, the European University Viadrina offers scholarships funded by the FederalState of Brandenburg. These include three full scholarships of 1,100 per month for the durationof three years. In addition, several PhD completion grants of 1,100 per month for the duration ofsix months are offered recurrently to Doctoral researchers of the European University Viadrina (allsubjects and nationalities) who are in the final stages of their PhD projects and whose completionof the doctorate would be at risk without appropriate funding. Calls for application for these grantsare made public in due time on the VCGS website.1.1.4Useful contacts and further informationViadrina Center for Graduate StudiesAuditorium MaximumLogenstraße 2Office: K18Björn GrötznerHead, Viadrina Center for Graduate StudiesPhone: 49 (0) 335 5534-2570Email: promotion@europa-uni.deRebekka MankeCoordinator "Viadrina International Program"Phone: 49 (0) 335 5534-2462Email: ipid-programm@europa-uni.de4

1.2Viadrina Family Affairs OfficeThe European University Viadrina, as a family-friendly institution, aims to provide support to academicstaff and (young) scientists with children and / or with responsibilities of caregiving.1.2.1 Bridging scholarships for post-/doctoral researchers looking after or caring for closerelatives and PhD completion grants for womenThe Viadrina Family Affairs Office provides bridging scholarships for doctoral and postdoctoralresearchers looking after or caring for close relatives as well as PhD completion grants for women.Applicants have to submit proof of a university degree, outstanding achievements in the field ofacademic work, a proof of supervision of the doctoral project by a university professor at theEuropean University Viadrina, and the credible assurance by the supervisor that the PhD thesiscan be completed within the funding period. Successful applicants receive 1.100 per month for aperiod of 3-6 months. Please note that these grants are not available at all times. Calls forapplication for these grants are made public in due time at the website of the Viadrina family supportoffice.Further information1.2.2 Useful contacts and further informationViadrina Family Support OfficeMs. Elise FunkeAM K14 (Auditorium Maximum)Phone: 49 (0) 335 5534-4221Email: familie@europa-uni.de5

22.1DAAD research grantsWho’s behind the initiativeThe German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is the world’s largest funding organization forthe international exchange of students and researchers. It offers a wide range of scholarships andresearch grants, which provide foreign doctoral candidates with an opportunity to carry out researchor to continue their education in Germany. There are funding programs for various qualificationphases and career stages. The grants also promote the exchange of experiences and networkingamongst colleagues.2.2Research grants, 6 months – 4 yearsEligible candidates for this scholarship are outstanding doctoral researchers who do their PhD at astate or state-recognized institution of higher education or a non-university research institute inGermany, i.e. individual projects under the supervision of a university teacher or academicsupervisor, or participation in a structured doctoral study program.1 Applicants who have beenresident in Germany for more than 15 months at the time of application cannot be considered. Timespent towards studies, language courses, etc., does not count towards this limit. Exceptions applyfor applicants with refugee status.A scholarship of 1.200 per month is granted. In addition, health, accident and personal liabilityinsurances are covered. A travel allowance is also granted, unless the home country or anothersource of funding covers these expenses. Under certain circumstances, grant holders completingan uninterrupted stay of more than 6 months may receive the following additional benefits: monthlyrent subsidy and a monthly allowance for accompanying family members. To enable grant holdersto improve their language skills in preparation of their stay in Germany, DAAD offers variousservices.The award is usually granted for a maximum of three years, in exceptional cases up to four years;the duration of the grant is decided by a selection committee and depends on the project in questionand the applicant's work schedule. Grants are initially awarded for a maximum of one year.Extensions depend on whether the selection committee considers the previous award period tohave been successfully completed. For doctoral projects in Germany that require several years ofresearch, research phases outside Germany can be supported if these are critical for the successfulcompletion of the doctorate. Planned stays must be specified in the application in the work andtime schedule and should not exceed a quarter of the anticipated total funding period.Further information2.3Research grants - Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / CotutelleThe aim of this program is the funding of bi-national doctoral projects at the home university and ata university in Germany. The program offers two options:A) Doctorate with bi-national supervision: The doctoral project is supervised both by a universityteacher at the home university and an academic adviser at the host institute in Germany (so-called"sandwich model"). The project must be coordinated with both supervisors. Based on this flexible,multi-phase funding system, doctoral candidates start their doctoral degree in their home countrybut subsequently spend research periods in Germany. The doctorate is completed in the home1Please note that dissertations in the areas of human medicine (Dr. med.), veterinary medicine (Dr. med. vet.) or dentistry (Dr.med. dent.) cannot be supported.6

country with participation of the German academic adviser; the doctoral degree is awarded by thehome university.B) Doctorate following the “Cotutelle” procedure: Funding of bi-national doctoral degrees atthe home university and at a university in Germany according to the so-called "Cotutelle"procedure. The prerequisite is an individual cooperation contract between the participatinguniversities about the doctoral project which is to be supervised. After successful completion of thedoctorate, the German university and the foreign partner university award a doctoral degreetogether.For a maximum of 2 years, an award of 1,200 per month as well as payments towards health,accident and personal liability insurance cover are granted. Additional allowances (for the purposeof travel and research as well as for travel and accommodation of visiting supervisors) may also begranted. Under certain circumstances, grant holders completing uninterrupted stays in Germany ofmore than 6 months may receive the following additional benefits: monthly rent subsidy andmonthly allowance for accompanying members of family.The length of the grant is decided by a selection committee and depends on the project in questionand the applicant's work schedule. The grants are initially awarded for a maximum of twelvemonths. Extensions depend on achievements rendered in the first year. During stays at the homeuniversity, the grant is interrupted.To enable grant holders to improve their language skills in preparation for their stay in Germany,DAAD also offers the various services with regard to Germany language courses and certificates.Further information2.4Useful contacts and further general informationDeutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst e.V. (DAAD)Kennedyallee 50D-53175 BonnPhone: 49 228 882-0Fax: 49 228 882-444Email: use the contact form7