IEG Fellowships for Doctoral Students 2024

Are you a PhD student looking for support and guidance on your research journey? The IEG Fellowships for Doctoral Students provide financial help and the perfect environment to focus on your dissertation. Dive into this opportunity to boost your academic work and make significant progress!

Why Consider the IEG Fellowship?

The IEG, independent of university structures, allows you to focus solely on your dissertation without the distraction of coursework or teaching duties. You will continue to work under the supervision of your doctoral advisor at your home university but in the nurturing environment that IEG provides.

Who’s Eligible?

The fellowship is open to PhD students globally, provided you’ve completed a Master’s degree and are within the first three years of your doctoral studies.

If you’ve been in your PhD program longer, you might still be eligible with a convincing justification.

What Does the Fellowship Offer?

You’ll receive a monthly stipend of €1,350. If you’re moving to Mainz with your family, there are additional allowances available for partners earning less than 450 euros per month and for children, making your transition smoother.

Application Guide

Gather Your Documents: Here’s what you need to apply:

• Application Form: Download it from the IEG website’s downloads section (https://www.ieg-mainz.de/en/fellowships/funding/doctoral_fellowships#Application).
• Curriculum Vitae: Include any publications, but leave out photographs.
• Thesis Outline: Up to 15,000 characters, focusing on your thesis structure and a detailed research timeline.
• Academic Records: Include transcripts and proof of language skills, all in PDF format.

Email Your Application: Send all materials to application@ieg-mainz.de. Address it to Professors Nicole Reinhardt and Johannes Paulmann.

Choose English or German for your application, based on your language proficiency.

Securing Strong References

Your application must be supported by two expert opinions:

1. From Your Advisor: Your main academic advisor should email a detailed reference to fellowship@ieg-mainz.de by the deadline.
2. From an External Referee: This should be someone from a different university or field, who can offer a fresh perspective on your work.

Application Deadline: 15 August, 2024.