Earth Science PhD Scholarships in Germany
Doctoral research in Earth Science at institutes in Germany connects applied science with industry and public-sector partners. You will find 7 institute-level doctoral funding opportunities on this page, including 7 with a published monthly stipend. Listed programmes with a disclosed stipend show a typical monthly grant of around €2,000.
7 programmes · typical stipend 2000 €/month
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Narrow institute PhD scholarships by name, country, field of study, stipend affordability band, institution type, and minimum monthly stipend. Choose a country or field and press Apply filters to open the matching catalog page. On the homepage, all other filters search the full institute catalog (paginated results).
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KIT
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…Explore Scholarship -
UB
PhD Scholarships at University of Bremen
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,…Explore Scholarship -
UP
PhD Scholarships at University of Potsdam
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…Explore Scholarship -
SGN
PhD Scholarships at Senckenberg Society for Nature Research
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…Explore Scholarship -
FAU
PhD Scholarships at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
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…Explore Scholarship -
UBT
PhD Scholarships at University of Bayreuth
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…Explore Scholarship -
EKUT
PhD Scholarships at University of Tübingen (Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen)
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…Explore Scholarship
Research in Earth Science (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 7 institute-level doctoral funding opportunities on this page, including 7 with a published monthly stipend. Among programmes with a disclosed stipend, monthly grants range from €1,400 to €3,100.
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 Earth Science PhD research is funded in Germany?
Programmes listed here are institute-level doctoral scholarships tagged with Earth Science. Research themes range from applied experiments to data-driven and translational projects depending on the host institute.
How much do Earth Science PhD scholarships pay in Germany?
Among the 7 programmes on this page, 7 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.