Germany BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg PhD Scholarships 2025 (Fully Funded)
Description
Are you looking to pursue your PhD in Germany with full financial support? The Brandenburg University of Technology (BTU) Cottbus-Senftenberg is now inviting applications for its PhD Scholarships 2025, including both Full PhD Scholarships (36 months) and Short-term PhD Scholarships (6 months). These scholarships are highly competitive and open to excellent doctoral candidates across all academic and scientific disciplines at BTU.
Degree Level
Germany BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg PhD Scholarships 2025 (Fully Funded) is available to undertake PhD level programs at Brandenburg University of Technology.
Available Subjects
Following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.
- All Subjects
Benefits
- Monthly Funding: €1,500 (plus €150/month per child, if applicable)
- Scholarship Types:
- Full PhD Scholarships (up to 36 months)
- Short-term Scholarships (6 months, for dissertation completion)
Eligible Nationalities
Open to applicants of all nationalities.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the BTU Graduate Research School PhD Scholarships, you must:
- Be enrolled or accepted for a PhD or doctoral program at BTU
- Hold a relevant university degree
- Demonstrate outstanding academic performance, research motivation, and originality
- Have a confirmed supervisor at BTU and be affiliated with their chair
- Submit a complete application package in the specified format
Note: Applicants without a confirmed BTU supervisor or those whose previous application was rejected are not eligible to apply.
Application Procedure
Required Documents for Short-term PhD Scholarship
- Declaration form
- Letter of motivation
- CV with list of publications (max 2 pages)
- Progress report (4–6 pages)
- Academic transcripts and degrees
- Proof of doctoral admission
- Copy of visa (if applicable)
- Supervisor’s report confirming the feasibility of dissertation submission within 6 months
Important: Candidates must be able to submit their PhD dissertation within the 6-month period. Proof of submission is required at the end of the funding.
How to Apply for BTU PhD Scholarships 2025
Submit your complete application as a single PDF file in the correct order to:
- Email: researchschool+applications@b-tu.de
- Subject: Application for PhD Scholarship
- Deadline: 24 September 2025, at 12:00 noon CEST
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Applications must strictly follow the format and include only the requested documents.
Selection Process and Results
- Applications will be reviewed by the Awarding Commission at BTU
- Selection criteria include:
- Academic excellence
- Quality and feasibility of the research proposal
- Originality and relevance of the topic
- Supervisor’s assessment
- Results Notification: Beginning of December 2025
- Scholarship Commencement: January 2026 (or later)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Can I apply for the BTU PhD scholarship if I don’t have a supervisor yet?
No, only candidates who have already secured a BTU supervisor and can provide a letter of acceptance (Betreuungszusage) are eligible to apply.
Q2: Is there a possibility to receive both the full and short-term scholarship?
No, you cannot receive both. Applicants who have already received GRS funding are not eligible to reapply for another scholarship.
Q3: Are international students eligible for the scholarship?
Yes, international students from all academic disciplines are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the eligibility criteria and have a supervisor at BTU.
