Agricultural Sciences PhD Scholarships in Germany

Root domain for agri-related disciplines and methods. You will find 27 institute-level doctoral funding opportunities on this page, including 27 with a published monthly stipend. Listed programmes with a disclosed stipend show a typical monthly grant of around €2,200.

27 programmes · typical stipend 2200 €/month

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AGILE

PhD Scholarships at AGILE Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network

Plants & crops

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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KIT

PhD Scholarships at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Plants & crops

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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JKI

PhD Scholarships at Julius Kühn-Institut (JKI) - Federal Research Centre for Cultivated Plants

Plants & crops

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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TI

PhD Scholarships at Thünen Institute of Rural Studies

Plants & crops

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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UDE

PhD Scholarships at University of Duisburg-Essen

Plants & crops

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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ZALF

PhD Scholarships at Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF)

Plants & crops

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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ATB

PhD Scholarships at Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB)

Plants & crops

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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HU

PhD Scholarships at Humboldt University of Berlin

Plants & crops

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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JLU

PhD Scholarships at Justus Liebig University Giessen

Plants & crops

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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IPK

PhD Scholarships at Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK Gatersleben)

Plants & crops

Germany

Agricultural Sciences, Data Science, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

2,200 €/month

The Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK Gatersleben) offers exciting PhD scholarships for international students passionate about plant genetics and crop improvement. Located in Germany, IPK is a leading research institution focused on…
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TUM

PhD Scholarships at Technical University of Munich (TUM)

Plants & crops

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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UB

PhD Scholarships at University of Bremen

Plants & crops

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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UoC

PhD Scholarships at University of Cologne

Plants & crops

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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US

PhD Scholarships at University of Stuttgart

Plants & crops

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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MPIPZ

PhD Scholarships at Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research

Plants & crops

Germany

Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Data Science, Plant Sciences

2,100 €/month

The Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research (MPIPZ) in Cologne, Germany, offers fully funded PhD scholarships through its International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) and individual research group positions. These programs focus on cutting-edge plant sciences,…
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CAU

PhD Scholarships at Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel

Plants & crops

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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UBT

PhD Scholarships at University of Bayreuth

Plants & crops

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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UB

PhD Scholarships at University of Bonn

Plants & crops

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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ALU

PhD Scholarships at University of Freiburg

Plants & crops

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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UHOH

PhD Scholarships at University of Hohenheim

Plants & crops

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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UR

PhD Scholarships at University of Rostock

Plants & crops

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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IAMO

PhD Scholarships at Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO)

Plants & crops

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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UK

PhD Scholarships at University of Kassel

Plants & crops

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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UBonn

PhD Scholarships at Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelm-Universität Bonn (University of Bonn)

Plants & crops

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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UL

PhD Scholarships at University of Leipzig

Plants & crops

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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DAAD

DAAD PhD Scholarships for International Students

Plants & crops

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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UGOE

PhD Scholarships at University of Göttingen

Plants & crops

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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Research in Agricultural Sciences (Germany)

Root domain for agri-related disciplines and methods.

Typical funding on this page

You will find 27 institute-level doctoral funding opportunities on this page, including 27 with a published monthly stipend. Among programmes with a disclosed stipend, monthly grants range from €1,300 to €4,000.

Candidate requirements

Admission criteria are set by each institute and typically include a relevant master's degree (or equivalent), research fit with the advertised project, and English proficiency where required. Visa, residency and prior-degree recognition rules depend on Germany — confirm the official programme page before applying.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of Agricultural Sciences PhD research is funded in Germany?

Programmes listed here are institute-level doctoral scholarships tagged with Agricultural Sciences. Research themes range from applied experiments to data-driven and translational projects depending on the host institute.

How much do Agricultural Sciences PhD scholarships pay in Germany?

Among the 27 programmes on this page, 27 publish a monthly stipend. The median grant is about €2,200/month; individual offers may be higher or lower.

Who can apply to these programmes?

Each institute defines its own degree background, language and residency requirements. Open the programme listing for application deadlines and the official admission criteria.

How do I find related PhD scholarship categories?

Use the related links below to explore the same field in other countries, sibling disciplines in Germany, or alternate funding filters such as fully funded and high-stipend tiers.