Una Europa PhD Impact Awards in Germany

  •  PhD
  •  14-Sep-2025
  •   Germany
  • $$  Presentation opportunity at Berlin Science Week + fully funded travel and accommodation

PhD researchers from Una Europa partner universities are invited to apply for the Una Europa PhD Impact Award. Showcase the impact of your research in areas such as sustainability, AI, future technologies, or One Health.

To be eligible for the award, applicants must be currently enrolled in a PhD program at one of the 11 Una Europa partner universities. They must apply during their doctoral studies, before completing their PhD defense.

Freie Universität Berlin is one of Germany’s leading research universities, located in the vibrant capital city of Berlin. Founded in 1948, it is renowned for its strong emphasis on academic freedom, interdisciplinary research, and international collaboration. The university offers a wide range of programs across humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and life sciences.

Freie Universität Berlin Information

Freie Universität Berlin Grants

Una Europa PhD Impact Awards in Germany Established in 1948, Freie Universität Berlin (Free University of Berlin) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban 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), Freie Universität Berlin (FUB) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Freie Universität Berlin (FUB) 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 71 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.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All countries

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The award is open to PhD researchers conducting research in one of the following Una Europa focus areas:

    • Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

    • Future Materials and Technologies

    • One Health

    • Sustainability

  • Admissible Criteria:

    • Must be currently undertaking a PhD at one of the 11 Una Europa partner universities.

    • Applicants must apply during their PhD studies (before their PhD defense).

    • Research must demonstrate actual or potential impact on society, policy, economy, environment, health, culture, education, or technology.

Offered Benefits

  • Opportunity to present research on the Inspiration Stage at Berlin Science Week (Museum für Naturkunde)

  • Exposure to a wide audience including scientists, artists, cultural leaders, and the public

  • Networking event with peers and researchers

  • Travel and accommodation fully covered by Una Europa

Application Process

Applicants must submit their entries via the Una Europa PhD Impact Award webpage. The deadline for submission is 14 September 2025 at 23:59 CEST. Selected winners will be notified in late September 2025 and must be available to attend the Berlin Science Week on 1–2 November 2025.

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