Featured byLeuphana University Lüneburg
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
€1,850 per month
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
Master's graduates with a passion for transformation processes have the opportunity to participate in a unique university-wide research endeavour that combines both disciplinary and interdisciplinary seminars, workshops and conferences related to international transformation research.
The unique and internationally competitive doctoral programme provides cutting-edge methods and advanced theories in the hub science Psychology of Transformation as well as the following five interdisciplinary Key Subject Areas:
Climate Futures in Digital Cultures
Companies as Drivers of Sustainability Transformations
Democratic Resilience
Organizing in Times of Crises
Toward a Regenerative Society
The Doctoral Scholarships will commence in April 2026.
Benefits
The scholarship offers a monthly stipend of €1,850 with additional child allowance.
Research Funding: Eligibility for Coverage of research expenses up to €4,000 annually through the Graduate School's Qualification Fund.
Exclusive Programme: Programme participants are offered extracurricular workshops on "Transformative and responsible leadership" with international experts, qualifying for a variety of academic positions and careers beyond academia.
Office Space: Access to dedicated office space withing Leuphana's outstanding campus facilities, including the central building and the newly established Graduate House.
Eligibility
- Applicants should hold a Master's degree (or an equivalent qualification) in a relevant subject area aligned with the core research fields mentioned above.
- A strong interest in transformation research is essential. Self- or externally funded doctoral candidates meeting the scientific criteria are more than welcome to apply.
- If your Master’s degree is still pending, in some Key Subject Areas it is possible to apply without having the final Master’s certificate.
- This has to be obtained at the time of the selection interviews at the latest.
- The application platform indicates whether or not it is possible to apply without the final degree certificate.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
Germany
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
Master
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
01 Oct 2026
The application period is from 1 July - 1 October.
Application documents:
A qualified research proposal of the envisaged dissertation project.
Curriculum Vitae including possible publications, conference participations etc. referring to either one of the core research areas and/ or transformation research.
Letter of motivation stating your interest in participating in the interdisciplinary research project.
Master's degree certificate and corresponding transcript of records.
In some Key Subject Areas: further subject-specific requirements as listed in the application portal.
If already applicable: copy of your enrollment for Leuphana's doctoral studies. Please note: Enrollment for doctoral studies at Leuphana is a prerequisite for the final granting of the scholarship.