About the programme
Doctoral scholarship from the Heinrich Böll Foundation for international candidates who finished their graduate degree abroad and wish to do a PhD in Germany. Applications are made through the foundation's online portal across two annual rounds. Priority goes to DAC-country applicants who have not yet moved to Germany. The programme is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research and the Federal Foreign Office.
Eligibility
- Completed graduate (Master's-level) degree abroad
- Admitted to a PhD programme in Germany
- Sign in to check these against your background.
What they look for
- Priority for international applicants from DAC countries who have not yet taken up residence in Germany
- Commitment to the foundation's values (democracy, human rights, ecology, gender equality, anti-discrimination)
What you receive
- Scholarship support for PhD study in Germany
- Access to the foundation's event programme, networking and alumni network
What you will need
- Online application form (Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF)
- Certificate of enrolment or confirmation of admission
- Expert opinions
- Reference on civic engagement
How to apply
- Check eligibility and whether you can apply before the deadline
- Read the application information and mission statement
- Gather documents such as expert reports early
- Register for the online portal (opens 6 weeks before deadline)
- Complete information and upload documents in the portal
- Submit the online application
Applications are submitted on Heinrich Böll Foundation (Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung) Scholarship Department’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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Source and verification
- Official source
- Heinrich Böll Foundation scholarships · Application
- Last checked
- 11 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
- Recently changed
- Eligibility updated
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