Applications are now open for the DAAD-Funded Doctoral Scholarships in Law & Society at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Outstanding international graduates with strong interdisciplinary research interests are encouraged to apply for this fully supported PhD opportunity starting in 2026.
Eligibility for the scholarships requires applicants to hold a relevant master’s degree in law, social sciences, or related fields and to present a strong, interdisciplinary research proposal aligned with the programme’s themes. Candidates must be international (non-German) applicants who completed their last degree within the past six years and have not lived in Germany for more than 15 months before nomination.
Founded in 1810, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin stands as one of Germany’s oldest and most prestigious universities, renowned for pioneering the Humboldtian model of higher education that integrates research and teaching. The university coordinates multiple Collaborative Research Centers and Graduate Colleges, earning recognition in the Excellence Strategy as part of the Berlin University Alliance. It continues to emphasize interdisciplinary studies, critical thinking, and societal impact through its central institutes.
Established in 1809, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Humboldt University of Berlin) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Berlin (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Senatskanzlei Wissenschaft und Forschung, Berlin (Senate Chancellery for Science and Research, Berlin), Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 210 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.