Heinrich Böll Foundation PhD Scholarship in Germany

About the Scholarship

The Heinrich Boll Foundation PhD scholarship supports around 200 doctoral students each year, alongside roughly 1,450 students at other levels. The foundation is the Green political foundation in Germany, and it awards funding under the heading “promoting talent” to candidates from all academic backgrounds. In short, this is an annual, values-driven programme aimed at doctoral researchers who plan to study in Germany.

Because the foundation runs on a yearly cycle, the Heinrich Boll Foundation PhD scholarship is open to new applicants across a wide range of subjects rather than a single discipline.

Host Institution(s)

The scholarship is offered by the Heinrich Boll Foundation, which is affiliated with the German Green movement. Doctoral study takes place in Germany. The specific host university depends on your chosen doctoral programme and supervisor, and this is not fixed by the foundation itself.

Level/Field(s) of Study

This award is for doctoral (PhD) study. The foundation supports students from all academic backgrounds and types of institution, so eligible fields are not restricted to a single discipline. In other words, applicants across the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and other areas may apply.

Number of Scholarships Available

The foundation states that it supports around 200 doctoral students every year. This figure covers the doctoral cohort as a whole rather than a fixed number of brand-new places per intake.

Target Group

The programme targets doctoral candidates who intend to study in Germany. Beyond the doctoral level and the German study location, the excerpt does not spell out nationality quotas or age limits. However, the foundation’s “promoting talent” framing signals that academic strength is central to selection. For precise nationality and residency conditions, check the official database entry before applying.

Eligibility

The available details on eligibility are limited, so treat the points below as the confirmed basics and verify the rest on the official page:

• You must be pursuing or planning a PhD.
• Your doctoral study should be based in Germany.
• Applicants may come from all academic backgrounds and institution types.

Additional requirements, such as language ability, alignment with the foundation’s values, or documentation, are not specified here. Therefore confirm them directly through the official link.

Scholarship Value, Inclusions and Duration

The exact funding amount, stipend rate and duration for the Heinrich Boll Foundation PhD scholarship are not specified in the information available. German political-foundation scholarships typically include a monthly stipend, but this is not stated here and should not be assumed. For the current figures and duration, rely on the official database entry rather than estimates.

Eligibility

See the requirements listed above under eligibility; the confirmed conditions are the doctoral level and study in Germany, with fields open to all academic backgrounds.

Application Instructions

To apply, use the official DAAD scholarship database entry for the Heinrich Boll Foundation, which links through to the foundation’s own application process. The steps generally are:

1. Open the official page linked below.
2. Review the full eligibility and required documents.
3. Prepare your doctoral proposal and academic records.
4. Submit your application through the foundation’s stated channel.

A specific deadline is not provided in the information available. Because the programme runs annually, check the official page for the current application window before you start.

Official Website

For full details and to apply, visit the official page: Heinrich Bo ll Foundation PhD scholarship listing.

Contact

Heinrich Böll Foundation
Schumannstraße 8
10117 Berlin
Germany

Contact
Adriell Kopp
Tel.: +49 30/28534-400
E-Mail: studienwerk@boell.de