Graduation scholarship for foreign doctoral candidates
in need

International doctoral candidates enrolled at KIT

➡️ who are in the final phase of their doctoral project

➡️ and expect to complete their dissertation within the next 12 months

Doctoral agreement

Admission as a doctoral candidate by a KIT faculty (conditional admission accepted), no later than 6 months after the start of the scholarship

Good academic performance and a realistic prognosis for completion within 12 months

Submit your application via e-mail to oliver.kaas∂kit.edu

The letter of support from your supervisor must be submitted directly and in encrypted form by the supervisor for data protection reasons.

1. Cover sheet

2. Informal letter of support from the supervisor including:
– Prognosis of successful completion within 12 months
– Expected completion and defense date
– Desired funding period

3. Motivation letter including:
– Explanation of your personal situation
– Timeline with milestones until the defense

4. Curriculum vitae (CV)

5. Official admission letter from the faculty for the doctorate (valid until the planned defense date)

6. Detailed statement of your financial situation explaining why no other support is available

7. Bank statements from the last 3 months at the time of application

8. For non-EU citizens: Scan of your current residence permit

The selection is carried out with the involvement of the Equal Opportunities Officer at DE INTL. Criteria include:

– Availability of funds

– Academic qualifications and achievements (commitment, breadth of expertise, productivity)

– Financial need

Applicants will be informed of the decision in writing.

Duration: up to 6 months, extendable to a maximum of 12 months in exceptional cases (subject to reassessment)

Up to €1,300 per month, depending on available funds

Co-funding by the supervising institute is generally required and preferred

Data sheet for Graduation Support Scholarship for Doctoral Candidates

Call for Applications (only in German)

Oliver Kaas