With its merit scholarship program, Universität Hamburg supports outstanding international students and doctoral researchers of all subjects and degree levels who have been actively involved in an international context. The awarding of a merit scholarship allows recipients to concentrate fully on their studies and gives them the opportunity to develop their skills.
You are entitled to funding if you:
Funding amount and duration, progress report
The maximum monthly funding sum is €650. Depending on the availability of funding, individual doctoral researchers may be awarded a merit scholarship totaling €1,000 per month (e.g., through a DAAD STIBET doctoral scholarship).
Merit scholarships are awarded for 2 semesters (total of 12 months). After 6 months of funding, you must submit a report on the progress of your studies and your internationalization activities for Universität Hamburg.
Template: merit scholarship progress report
It is possible to re-apply for a scholarship.
Not entitled to funding:
We recommend an individual advising session before you submit your online application. The application deadlines are:
15 April (funding period: 1 October–30 September of the following year)
15 October (funding period: 1 April–31 March of the following year)Contact the program coordinator should you have further questions. There is no legal entitlement to funding. Good luck with your application!