The Dresden Leibniz Graduate School (DLGS) has opened applications for its 2027 fully funded PhD scholarship for outstanding students from around the world.
The Dresden Leibniz Graduate School Scholarship 2027 offers successful applicants a full tuition waiver, a monthly stipend of €1,515, as well as travel funding and research support throughout the duration of the doctoral programme in Germany.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: Dresden Leibniz Graduate School (DLGS)
- Host Country: Germany
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | €1,515 Monthly Stipend | Travel Costs | Research Expenses
- IELTS: Not Required
- Deadline: September 1, 2026
Scholarship Details
The Dresden Leibniz Graduate School (DLGS) is inviting applications for its doctoral fellowship programme, which is scheduled to commence in March 2027. The programme is designed for ambitious researchers who are passionate about advancing sustainable urban mobility through innovative and interdisciplinary research.
Scholars will work alongside leading experts and institutions in sustainability, gaining access to advanced research methods while contributing to solutions that promote more inclusive, resilient, and environmentally sustainable urban systems.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Dresden Leibniz Graduate School (DLGS) Scholarship, applicants must:
- Have an academic background relevant to spatial and mobility transformations.
- Hold a Master’s degree obtained within the last three years.
- Demonstrate above-average academic performance equivalent to the German grade “gut” or higher.
- Submit a research proposal that aligns with the IOER research profile.
- Identify potential supervisors at Dresden University of Technology or IOER.
- Submit all required application materials before the application deadline.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for the Dresden Leibniz Graduate School Scholarship will receive:
- Full scholarship funding for three (3) years.
- Monthly stipend of €1,515.
- Financial support for research activities.
- Travel support for academic purposes.
- Full tuition coverage.
Eligible Fields
Applicants from the following disciplines are encouraged to apply:
- Transport Studies
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Geography
- Data Science
- Urban Informatics
- Economics
- Business Studies
- Sociology
- Political Science
- Transition and Innovation Studies
How to Apply
To apply for the Dresden Leibniz Graduate School Scholarship:
- Visit the official scholarship application webpage.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload all required supporting documents.
- Prepare and submit an original research proposal that reflects your academic background and research interests.
- Submit your application on or before September 1, 2026.
- Kindly wait for feedback from the selection committee.
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