Funding Opportunities at a Glance
Funding a doctorate can be a challenge, but there are numerous ways to obtain support. From scholarships to specialized funding programs, the University of Bonn and external organizations offer a variety of instruments. The right funding can not only ease your financial burden, but also allow you to focus fully on your research.
Guide to Funding Your Doctorate in Bonn
The motivation and decision to do a doctorate are very individual, just like the path to it. Whatever the reasons for doing a doctorate may be, for many people the question inevitably arises at the beginning: How do I finance this multi-year research project? The good news is that there are various options for funding doctorates in Germany with a wide range of funding instruments and organizations.
Funding Lines at the University of Bonn
Benefit from the wide range of funding opportunities for doctoral students at the University of Bonn! From grants for participation in conferences and online events, scholarships for research stays abroad to graduation scholarships for international doctoral students: The University of Bonn has the right funding offer for you at every stage of your doctorate.
External Funding Opportunities - Doctoral Grants
In addition to funding opportunities in structured doctoral programs, there are numerous scholarship programs for individual doctoral funding. Find the scholarship that suits your needs here!
External Funding - Subsidies and Awards
In addition to doctoral grants, there are numerous other funding opportunities that you can benefit from in the course of your doctorate. These can be travel allowances for attending a conference or grants for the printing costs of your dissertation.
Workshop on Doctoral Funding
As part of the qualification program Doctoral plus, we offer a workshop on doctoral funding every semester.
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FIT-Database and Newsletter
The Research, International Info, and Transfer (FIT) information service is a database with built-in newsletter functionality with new information on research funding opportunities, event announcements, calls for proposals, and more every day.
Individual Consultation
The Bonn Graduate Center (BGZ) offers individual advice on non-academic questions relating to doctoral studies. Do you have questions about financing your doctorate? Book your appointment for an individual appointment now!
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Living in Bonn
Doing a doctorate and conducting research at the University of Bonn also means living here. Bonn offers a fantastic environment where you can recharge your batteries and gather new ideas and inspiration.