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Germany hosts a large share of Europe’s funded PhD programmes in agricultural and life sciences. This page lists institute scholarships with monthly stipends, research fields, and eligibility notes where institutes publish them.

42 programmes · typical stipend 2200 €/month

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  1. LMU
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    PhD Scholarships at Prinzessin Therese von Bayern Chair of Systematics, Biodiversity and Evolution of Plants, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU)

    Germany

    Biology, Plant Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Plant Breeding

    4,800 €/month

    The Prinzessin Therese von Bayern Chair of Systematics, Biodiversity and Evolution of Plants at LMU Munich invites applications for PhD positions. The chair focuses on plant systematics, evolution, and biodiversity, utilizing molecular phylogenetics, genomics, and herbarium collections.…
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  2. AGILE
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    PhD Scholarships at AGILE Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network

    Germany

    Agricultural Sciences, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Environmental Sciences, Food Sciences, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences, Production Ecology and Resource Conservation, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation

    4,000 €/month

    The AGILE Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network (MSCA-DN) offers fully funded PhD positions for international students across Europe. This network focuses on training early-stage researchers in smart agriculture, digital transformation, and sustainable food systems. With 15+ beneficiaries f…
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  3. FZJ
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    PhD Scholarships at Forschungszentrum Jülich

    Germany

    Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

    3,100 €/month

    Forschungszentrum Jülich, one of Europe's largest interdisciplinary research centres, offers fully funded PhD positions for international students in cutting-edge fields such as energy, information, and bioeconomy. With a focus on sustainable solutions, PhD researchers work in state-of-the-ar…
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  4. KIT
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    PhD Scholarships at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

    Germany

    Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Data Science, Earth Science

    3,100 €/month

    The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) offers fully funded PhD positions for international students across its 11 Helmholtz Research Schools and numerous graduate programs. KIT combines a university and a large-scale research institution, providing cutting-edge facilities in…
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  5. JKI
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    PhD Scholarships at Julius Kühn-Institut (JKI) - Federal Research Centre for Cultivated Plants

    Germany

    Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

    2,800 €/month

    The Julius Kühn-Institut (JKI), Germany's Federal Research Centre for Cultivated Plants, offers exciting PhD opportunities in plant-related sciences, emphasizing crop protection, breeding, and sustainable agriculture. As a leading research institution, JKI collaborates with universities to ho…
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  6. TI
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    PhD Scholarships at Thünen Institute of Rural Studies

    Germany

    Agricultural Sciences, Data Science, Economic and Social Sciences Related to Agriculture, Production Ecology and Resource Conservation

    2,700 €/month

    The Thünen Institute of Rural Studies, part of the Johann Heinrich von Thünen Institute in Germany, offers PhD scholarships focused on rural development, agricultural economics, and sustainable land use. These opportunities are particularly accessible to international students,…
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  7. UDE
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Duisburg-Essen

    Germany

    Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Bioinformatics, Plant Sciences

    2,700 €/month

    The University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions, particularly appealing to international students seeking advanced research opportunities in Germany. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research, UDE provides doctoral programs in…
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  8. ZALF
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    PhD Scholarships at Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF)

    Germany

    Agricultural Sciences, Economic and Social Sciences Related to Agriculture, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

    2,600 €/month

    The Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) in Müncheberg, Germany, offers fully funded PhD positions for international students in agricultural landscape research. ZALF's interdisciplinary research focuses on sustainable land use, biodiversity, and ecosystem services. PhD c…
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  9. ATB
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    PhD Scholarships at Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB)

    Germany

    Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Biotechnology, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

    2,500 €/month

    The Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB) offers exciting PhD scholarships focused on advancing sustainable agriculture and bioeconomy through innovative research. Located in Potsdam, Germany, ATB provides opportunities for doctoral candidates to engage in cuttin…
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  10. TUD
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    PhD Scholarships at Technical University of Dresden

    Germany

    Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Forestry and Agroforestry, Plant Breeding, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation

    2,500 €/month

    The Technical University of Dresden (TU Dresden) offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions, particularly appealing to international students seeking advanced research opportunities in Germany. As one of Europe's leading technical universities, TU Dresden emphasizes…
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  11. GIGA
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    PhD Scholarships at German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)

    Germany

    Economic and Social Sciences Related to Agriculture, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation

    2,200 €/month

    The German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA) offers a prestigious Doctoral Programme focused on global and area studies, emphasizing international opportunities for foreign students. Located in Hamburg, Germany, GIGA welcomes applications from around the world,…
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  12. HU
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    PhD Scholarships at Humboldt University of Berlin

    Germany

    Agricultural Sciences, Food Sciences, Horticulture, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

    2,200 €/month

    Humboldt University of Berlin offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions, particularly in agricultural and life sciences, welcoming international applicants from around the world. As one of Germany's top universities, it emphasizes global collaboration through…
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  13. JLU
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    PhD Scholarships at Justus Liebig University Giessen

    Germany

    Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Food Sciences, Plant Sciences

    2,200 €/month

    Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions, particularly in agricultural and life sciences, welcoming international students from around the world. With a strong emphasis on global collaboration, JLU provides opportunities…
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  15. TUM
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    PhD Scholarships at Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Germany

    Agricultural Sciences, Food Sciences, Forestry and Agroforestry, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

    2,200 €/month

    The Technical University of Munich (TUM) offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions, particularly appealing to international students seeking advanced research opportunities in agriculture-related fields. As one of Germany's leading universities, TUM emphasizes interdisciplinary…
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  16. UB
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Bremen

    Germany

    Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Data Science, Earth Science

    2,200 €/month

    The University of Bremen offers a range of PhD opportunities designed to attract international talent from around the world. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research, the university provides funded PhD positions in fields such as biology,…
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  17. UoC
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Cologne

    Germany

    Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Bioinformatics, Plant Sciences

    2,200 €/month

    The University of Cologne offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions, particularly in the natural sciences, with a strong emphasis on international applicants. Through initiatives like the Cluster of Excellence on Plant Sciences (CEPLAS), the…
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  18. UHH
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Hamburg

    Germany

    Biology, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

    2,200 €/month

    The University of Hamburg offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions, particularly appealing to international students seeking advanced research opportunities in Germany. As a leading research university, it provides access to cutting-edge facilities and interdisciplinary…
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  19. WWU
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Münster

    Germany

    Biology, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

    2,200 €/month

    The University of Münster offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions, particularly in life sciences and related fields, welcoming international applicants from around the world. As a leading German research university, it provides opportunities for…
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  20. UP
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Potsdam

    Germany

    Data Science, Earth Science, Economic and Social Sciences Related to Agriculture, Scientific Computing

    2,200 €/month

    The University of Potsdam offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions, particularly in scientific fields that attract international talent. As a vibrant research university in Germany, it provides opportunities for doctoral candidates to engage in…
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  21. UR
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Regensburg for International Students

    Germany

    Biology, Biotechnology, Plant Sciences, Production Ecology and Resource Conservation

    2,200 €/month

    The University of Regensburg offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions, welcoming international students from around the world. Located in Germany, the university emphasizes interdisciplinary research in natural sciences, with opportunities in biology, biotechnology, and…
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  22. US
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Stuttgart

    Germany

    Agricultural Sciences, Bioinformatics, Biology, Biotechnology

    2,200 €/month

    The University of Stuttgart offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions, particularly appealing to international students seeking advanced research opportunities in Germany. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research, the university provides structured PhD programs…
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  23. JMU
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Würzburg

    Germany

    Biology, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

    2,200 €/month

    The University of Würzburg offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions, particularly through its Graduate School of Life Sciences (GSLS), which emphasizes interdisciplinary research in biology, biotechnology, and related fields. International students are highly encouraged…
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  25. SGN
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    PhD Scholarships at Senckenberg Society for Nature Research

    Germany

    Bioinformatics, Biology, Data Science, Earth Science

    2,000 €/month

    The Senckenberg Society for Nature Research (Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung) offers PhD scholarships for international students to conduct research in biodiversity, earth system science, and related fields. Senckenberg is one of the world's leading research institutions in…
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  26. CAU
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    PhD Scholarships at Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel

    Germany

    Agricultural Sciences, Bioinformatics, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

    1,800 €/month

    The Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel (CAU Kiel) offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions, particularly in agricultural and related sciences, welcoming international students from around the world. With a strong emphasis on global collaboration, the university…
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  27. IME
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    PhD Scholarships at Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology (IME)

    Germany

    Biology, Biotechnology, Plant Sciences, Production Ecology and Resource Conservation

    1,800 €/month

    The Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology (IME) offers exciting PhD scholarships for aspiring researchers in fields like biotechnology, environmental sciences, and molecular biology. Located in Germany, IME focuses on applied research that bridges molecular…
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  29. LUH
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    PhD Scholarships at Leibniz University Hannover

    Germany

    Biology, Biotechnology, Horticulture, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

    1,800 €/month

    Leibniz University Hannover (LUH) offers PhD positions across its nine faculties, including strong research in agricultural sciences and related fields. Doctoral candidates are typically employed as research associates with a salary (TV-L 13, 65% position) rather than…
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  30. UBT
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Bayreuth

    Germany

    Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Earth Science, Plant Sciences

    1,800 €/month

    The University of Bayreuth offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions, particularly appealing to international students seeking advanced research opportunities in Germany. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary studies, the university provides structured doctoral programs…
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  31. UB
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Bonn

    Germany

    Agricultural Sciences, Food Sciences, Nutrition and Health, Plant Sciences

    1,800 €/month

    The University of Bonn offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions, particularly appealing to international students seeking advanced research opportunities in agriculture and related fields. As one of Germany's top universities, it emphasizes global collaboration…
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  32. ALU
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Freiburg

    Germany

    Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Forestry and Agroforestry, Production Ecology and Resource Conservation

    1,800 €/month

    The University of Freiburg, located in the heart of Germany's Black Forest region, offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions that attract international talent from around the globe. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research,…
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  33. UHOH
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Hohenheim

    Germany

    Agricultural Sciences, Economic and Social Sciences Related to Agriculture, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

    1,800 €/month

    The University of Hohenheim, located in Stuttgart, Germany, offers a range of PhD scholarships focused on agricultural and life sciences, attracting international talent from around the globe. As one of Europe's leading institutions in agricultural research, it…
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  34. UR
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Rostock

    Germany

    Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

    1,800 €/month

    The University of Rostock, located in Germany, offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions tailored for international students pursuing advanced research in agricultural and environmental fields. With a strong emphasis on global accessibility, the university…
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  35. IAMO
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    PhD Scholarships at Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO)

    Germany

    Agricultural Sciences, Data Science, Economic and Social Sciences Related to Agriculture, Food Sciences

    1,500 €/month

    The Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO) offers PhD scholarships focused on agricultural economics and rural development in transitioning regions, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and China. As a leading research…
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  36. UMA
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    PhD Scholarships at the University of Mannheim

    Germany

    Data Science, Economic and Social Sciences Related to Agriculture, Scientific Computing

    1,500 €/month

    The University of Mannheim offers prestigious PhD scholarships through its Graduate School of Economic and Social Sciences (GESS), providing opportunities for international students to pursue doctoral research in fields like economics, business, and social sciences. Emphasizing global…
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  37. UK
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Kassel

    Germany

    Agricultural Sciences, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences, Production Ecology and Resource Conservation

    1,450 €/month

    The University of Kassel offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions, particularly in fields related to sustainable agriculture and environmental sciences. As a public university in Germany, it emphasizes interdisciplinary research and international collaboration. Foreign…
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  38. UBonn
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    PhD Scholarships at Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelm-Universität Bonn (University of Bonn)

    Germany

    Agricultural Sciences, Food Sciences, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

    1,400 €/month

    The University of Bonn, a leading German research university, offers PhD scholarships and funded positions across its faculties, including strong programs in agricultural and life sciences. International students are encouraged to apply for structured doctoral programs and…
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  39. UL
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Leipzig

    Germany

    Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

    1,400 €/month

    The University of Leipzig offers a range of PhD scholarships and funding opportunities designed to attract talented international students from around the world. As one of Germany's oldest universities, it provides a vibrant research environment with a…
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  41. DAAD
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    DAAD PhD Scholarships for International Students

    Germany

    Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Environmental Sciences, Food Sciences, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation, Water and Climate

    1,350 €/month

    The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is the world's largest funding organization for international students and researchers. DAAD offers a variety of PhD scholarships for international students to pursue doctoral research at German universities and research institutions.…
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  42. UGOE
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Göttingen

    Germany

    Agricultural Sciences, Forestry and Agroforestry, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

    1,300 €/month

    The University of Göttingen offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions, particularly in agricultural and related sciences, welcoming international applicants from around the world. As a globally oriented institution, it emphasizes opportunities for foreign students…
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Are PhD scholarships in Germany paid?

Many doctoral programmes on this page list a monthly stipend or grant. Check each institute listing for the current funding amount and application requirements.