Entry ID SC-39038
At a glance
The State Postgraduate Scholarships, funded by the Free State of Saxony, are designed to support outstanding doctoral candidates at Leipzig University. The program provides financial assistance to facilitate high-quality research across various disciplines. The page states application documents are due by 30 June 2026, while a separate note on the same page mentions the next full application period is expected around winter semester 2027 -- the 30 June 2026 date is the concrete, actionable deadline currently published.
Who can apply
- Applicants must hold an above-average degree in a relevant academic discipline.
- Candidates must be prospective doctoral researchers admitted to a structured doctoral program at Leipzig University.
- Recipients may engage in paid secondary employment up to an average of 5 hours per week.
- Doctoral projects already financed by public funds through other means are ineligible.
Contact
Email: stipendien@uni-leipzig.de
Leipzig University
