SDGnexus Network Doctoral Scholarships in Germany for PhD

  •  PhD
  •  20-Aug-2025
  •   Germany
  • $$  EUR 1,300/month + study support, family allowances, insurance

To make education accessible and affordable to its international students, the Justus Liebig University Giessen has established the SDGnexus Network Doctoral Scholarships for the academic year 2025-2026

Applicants must hold a master’s degree in a relevant field such as Geography, Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Economics, Remote Sensing, or Geoinformatics. They should have experience or interest in land-use modeling, satellite imagery, and geospatial analysis, with programming skills (e.g., R, Python). Candidates must be citizens of ODA recipient countries, have completed their last degree within the past six years, and should not have stayed in Germany for more than 15 months (with some exceptions).

Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU), located in Giessen, Germany, is one of the oldest universities in the country, founded in 1607. Named after the renowned chemist Justus von Liebig, the university is known for its strong focus on research and academic excellence, particularly in the fields of life sciences, environmental studies, and agricultural sciences. JLU offers a wide range of programs across disciplines and fosters international cooperation, interdisciplinary research, and innovation through its various research centers, including the Center for International Development and Environmental Research (ZEU).
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Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Open to nationals of countries on the OECD DAC list of ODA recipients.

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in areas related to Geography, Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Economics, Remote Sensing, Geoinformatics, or disciplines related to land systems.

  • Admissible Criteria:

    • Hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field.

    • Experience in statistical analysis, land-use modeling, or remote sensing.

    • Programming skills (R, Python, STATA) and GIS proficiency.

    • Advanced English writing and communication skills.

    • Willingness or experience in conducting fieldwork.

    • Last academic degree obtained within the last six years.

    • Must not have lived in Germany for more than 15 months (with exceptions for prior study/research).

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Offered Benefits

  • Four-year full-time doctoral scholarship (EUR 1,300/month)

  • Additional study support of EUR 460/year (first 3 years)

  • Family allowances (spouse/children)

  • Health insurance

  • Workstation at ZEU, Justus Liebig University

  • Participation in a multidisciplinary training program

  • Opportunities for collaboration, networking, and joint publications

  • Strong international research network across Latin America, Central Asia, and Europe

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online by August 20, 2025, in a single PDF file, containing:

  • A cover letter (motivation)

  • CV

  • Academic certificates

  • (Optional) List of publications

  • Two letters of recommendation or referees’ contact details

Visit: https://www.uni-giessen.de/zeu or www.sdgnexus.net for application details and platform access.

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