Food Sciences PhD Scholarships in Germany

Food sciences doctoral research covers quality, safety, processing, and nutrition from lab scale to supply-chain applications. You will find 8 institute-level doctoral funding opportunities on this page, including 8 with a published monthly stipend. Listed programmes with a disclosed stipend show a typical monthly grant of around €1,800.

8 programmes · typical stipend 1800 €/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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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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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 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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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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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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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 Food Sciences (Germany)

Food sciences doctoral research covers quality, safety, processing, and nutrition from lab scale to supply-chain applications.

Typical funding on this page

You will find 8 institute-level doctoral funding opportunities on this page, including 8 with a published monthly stipend. Among programmes with a disclosed stipend, monthly grants range from €1,350 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 Food Sciences PhD research is funded in Germany?

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

How much do Food Sciences PhD scholarships pay in Germany?

Among the 8 programmes on this page, 8 publish a monthly stipend. The median grant is about €1,800/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.