Young Scholars and Scientists

Humboldt-Universitt Doctoral Scholarship

Promoting the development of young scientists and scholars is a declared goal of Humboldt-Universitt. Humboldt-Universitt places a high priority on preparing leading young researchers and scientists for careers in research and teaching. With support of the Yousef Jameel Scholarship Fund Humboldt-Universitt will annually award five scholarships to doctoral candidates in the natural science fields of Informatics/ Computer Science, Mathematics, Biology/ Biomedicine, Chemistry, Physics, Geography and Agricultural Science. The scholarships are awarded for a period of three years and commence on October 1. The stipend awarded is in the amount of 1350 Euros per month, plus materials expenses.

Application Materials
A cover letter detailing the intended field of study of the doctoral program, as well as the motivation of the applicant; A CV and list of publications, if applicable; An Expos including a detailed work plan for the three-year scholarship period (maximum ten pages); Copies of academic records and references from previous employers, with certified German translations if necessary; An evaluation from the applicant's Ph.D. supervisor.

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Application Requirements
Applicants must possess an academic degree and fulfil the requirements necessary for admission to a doctoral programme at the appropriate HumboldtUniversitt faculty. The applicant must obtain admission to a doctoral programme (Promotionszulassung) before the scholarship's starting date. Very good written and spoken English as well as good German communications skills are required.

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Send Applications and Questions to:

Humboldt-Universitt zu Berlin Forschungsabteilung Yousef Jameel Scholarship Unter den Linden 6 10099 Berlin nachwuchs@uv.hu-berlin.de

Doctoral Scholarship from the Yousef Jameel Scholarship Fund for Natural Scientists from Developing Nations

Applications will only be considered from citizens of developing nations who credibly demonstrate their intent to return. To increase the proportion of women at the university, applications from qualified women are particularly encouraged. Disabled persons will receive preference, assuming equal qualifications.

Application Deadline: 15 July