The SEED Center Network proudly announces a doctoral scholarship funded by DAAD and BMZ, available at JKUAT. The program supports research on decentralized electricity systems and sustainable energy policy. This four-year scholarship provides a monthly stipend and international mobility grants, starting January 2026.
The eligibility criteria for the scholarship require applicants to hold a master’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related fields with a focus on energy or climate policy. Applicants must demonstrate an excellent academic record and have nationality from one of the eligible countries in the Global South. They should show strong motivation and a high interest in scientific work and writing.
The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is a prestigious public research university founded in 1868 by King Ludwig II of Bavaria. It is one of Europe’s leading technical universities, known for driving innovation in science, engineering, and technology. TUM has a rich history marked by important contributions to natural sciences, technical fields, and medicine, producing numerous Nobel laureates, distinguished scientists, and entrepreneurs. The university operates multiple campuses including its main site in Munich and large research facilities in Garching.
Founded in 1868, Technische Universität München (Technical University of Munich) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of München (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Bavaria. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Garching, Freising. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (Bavarian State Ministry for Science and Art), Technische Universität München (TUM) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Technische Universität München (TUM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), 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. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.