Description:
The Max Planck School of Cognition and the Berlin School of Mind and Brain (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin) are offering two four-year doctoral scholarships. These positions, conducted through the Max Planck School of Cognition (MPSCog) and the Berlin School of Mind and Brain (M&B), are funded by the Graduate School Scholarship Programme 2025 (GSSP) of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants must have an international background (non-German nationality).
- Excellent academic performance is required.
- Applicants must not have graduated earlier than March 2024, as the nomination for the DAAD scholarship is in May 2025.
- Applicants must not have resided in Germany for more than 15 months prior to the nomination date (May 2025).
- International applicants who:
- Completed a Master’s degree in Germany, or
- Completed a Bachelor’s degree in Germany and a Master’s degree abroad,
and have spent over 15 months abroad after their degree, are eligible.
- By October 2025 (the scholarship start date), applicants must have completed their studies with a Master’s degree or equivalent.
- Applicants must not have previously earned a PhD or any other doctoral degree.
How to Apply: Submit your application online.