Funding Options for Your Doctorate: From Doctoral Scholarships and Positions to Doing a Doctorate while Working Outside of Academia
A workshop offered by the Bonn Graduate Center
Are you planning to pursue a doctorate and wondering how to finance it? This workshop offers an overview of the various funding options available to doctoral students in Germany.
Online Workshop
Friday, February 27, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Trainer
Dr. Robert Radu
Language
English
Location
Online
Target Group
Master's students interested in pursuing a doctorate and doctoral students in the early stages
Track(s)
Research
Certificate
3 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus certificate
Description
We will explore key questions such as:
- What are the different ways to fund a doctorate?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of scholarships, research positions, and
other employment options? - Who are the main scholarship providers, and how do you apply successfully?
The main focus of the workshop will be on doctoral scholarships, including practical tips
for identifying funding opportunities and preparing strong applications. Additionally, we will provide a brief overview of support programs for doctoral students offered by the
University of Bonn (note: these are not full scholarships).
Whether you're at the beginning of your planning or already exploring funding options, this
workshop will equip you with the knowledge to make informed decisions about financing
your doctoral journey.
Please note that the content of the workshop is of a general nature and cannot go into detail on specific disciplines. The workshop also does not cover scholarships for the final phase of doctoral studies.
Content
- The different types of funding for the doctoral phase
- Pro's and con's of the funding types
- Relevant funding organizations in Germany
Contact
Bonn Graduate Center
Address
Alte Sternwarte
Poppelsdorfer Allee 47
53115 Bonn
More Workshops?
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