Environmental Sciences PhD Scholarships in Germany

Environmental sciences PhDs address climate impacts, ecosystem services, and sustainable land and water management. You will find 9 institute-level doctoral funding opportunities on this page, including 9 with a published monthly stipend. Listed programmes with a disclosed stipend show a typical monthly grant of around €2,200.

9 programmes · typical stipend 2200 €/month

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LMU

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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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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TUD

PhD Scholarships at Technical University of Dresden

Plants & crops

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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UHH

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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WWU

PhD Scholarships at University of Münster

Data & digital agriculture

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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JMU

PhD Scholarships at University of Würzburg

Data & digital agriculture

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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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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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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Research in Environmental Sciences (Germany)

Environmental sciences PhDs address climate impacts, ecosystem services, and sustainable land and water management.

Typical funding on this page

You will find 9 institute-level doctoral funding opportunities on this page, including 9 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 Environmental Sciences PhD research is funded in Germany?

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

How much do Environmental Sciences PhD scholarships pay in Germany?

Among the 9 programmes on this page, 9 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.