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Biology PhD Scholarships in Germany

Doctoral research in Biology at institutes in Germany connects applied science with industry and public-sector partners. You will find 13 institute-level doctoral funding opportunities on this page, including 13 with a published monthly stipend. Listed programmes with a disclosed stipend show a typical monthly grant of around €2,000.

13 programmes · typical stipend 2000 €/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)

    Data & digital agriculture

    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. UHH
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Hamburg

    Data & digital agriculture

    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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  4. UR
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Regensburg for International Students

    Data & digital agriculture

    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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  5. US
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    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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  6. JMU
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Würzburg

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    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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  8. IME
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    PhD Scholarships at Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology (IME)

    Data & digital agriculture

    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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  9. FAU
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    PhD Scholarships at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

    Data & digital agriculture

    Germany

    Bioinformatics, Biology, Data Science, Earth Science

    1,800 €/month

    Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions, particularly appealing to international students seeking advanced research opportunities in Germany. As one of Germany's leading research universities, FAU emphasizes interdiscipli…
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  11. UL
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    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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  12. EKUT
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Tübingen (Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen)

    Data & digital agriculture

    Germany

    Bioinformatics, Biology, Data Science, Earth Science

    1,400 €/month

    The University of Tübingen, one of Germany's oldest and most prestigious universities, offers a range of PhD scholarships for international students across multiple disciplines. Doctoral researchers can pursue degrees through structured graduate programs or individual supervision. The…
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  13. DAAD
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    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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Research in Biology (Germany)

Germany hosts a dense network of universities, Helmholtz centres, and Leibniz institutes with structured graduate schools and competitive doctoral salaries.

Typical funding on this page

You will find 13 institute-level doctoral funding opportunities on this page, including 13 with a published monthly stipend. Among programmes with a disclosed stipend, monthly grants range from €1,350 to €4,800.

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 Biology PhD research is funded in Germany?

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

How much do Biology PhD scholarships pay in Germany?

Among the 13 programmes on this page, 13 publish a monthly stipend. The median grant is about €2,000/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.