Graduate Sponsorship (Foundation Cusanuswerk)
Cusanuswerk, Federal Ministry of Education and Science
Graduate Sponsorship (Foundation Cusanuswerk) is listed in the Austrian Database for Scholarships and Research Grants. It is funded by Cusanuswerk, Federal Ministry of Education and Science. Area: Natural SciencesTechnical SciencesHuman Medicine, Health SciencesAgricultural SciencesSocial SciencesHumanitiesArts. It is intended for PhD students. The stated benefit is The doctoral funding is granted independently of parents in the total amount of EUR 1,750.00 (scholarship of EUR 1,650.00 plus the lump sum for rese...
Graduate Sponsorship (Foundation Cusanuswerk) is listed in the Austrian Database for Scholarships and Research Grants. It is funded by Cusanuswerk, Federal Ministry of Education and Science. Area: Natural SciencesTechnical SciencesHuman Medicine, Health SciencesAgricultural SciencesSocial SciencesHumanitiesArts. It is intended for PhD students. The stated benefit is The doctoral funding is granted independently of parents in the total amount of EUR 1,750.00 (scholarship of EUR 1,650.00 plus the lump sum for rese...
Opportunity details
The Cusanuswerk offers monthly financial support to doctoral candidates. This support consists of a need-based scholarship and a lump-sum research allowance. Dedicated and talented Catholic students from all disciplines are eligible to apply.Application requirements:- Outstanding academic performance and an interest in interdisciplinary studies.- A strong sense of social responsibility, volunteer work, creativity, openness, and the ability to reflect.- Membership in the Catholic Church (applicants belonging to a non-Uniate Orthodox or Ancient Oriental Church may apply subject to a case-by-case review), a lived Christian faith, and a willingness to help shape the Church.- High school diploma or university entrance qualification entitling the holder to study at a state or state-recognized university.Both German citizens and applicants from abroad may apply. In the latter case, however, admission to a doctoral program at a state-recognized university in Germany and German language proficiency at a minimum level of C1 are required.Further information (in German)
Eligibility
Target group: PhD students. The Cusanuswerk offers monthly financial support to doctoral candidates. This support consists of a need-based scholarship and a lump-sum research allowance. Dedicated and talented Catholic students from all disciplines are eligible to apply.Application requirements:- Outstanding academic performance and an interest in interdisciplinary studies.- A strong sense of social responsibility, volunteer work, creativity, openness, and the ability to reflect.- Membership in the Catholic Church (applicants belonging to a non-Uniate Orthodox or Ancient Oriental Church may apply subject to a case-by-case review), a lived Christian faith, and a willingness to help shape the Church.- High school diploma or university entrance qualification entitling the holder to study at a state or state-recognized university.Both German citizens and applicants from abroad may apply. In the latter case, however, admission to a doctoral program at a state-recognized university in Germany and German language proficiency at a minimum level of C1 are required.Further information (in German) Eligible countries of origin: European Union.
Requirements
The Cusanuswerk offers monthly financial support to doctoral candidates. This support consists of a need-based scholarship and a lump-sum research allowance. Dedicated and talented Catholic students from all disciplines are eligible to apply.Application requirements:- Outstanding academic performance and an interest in interdisciplinary studies.- A strong sense of social responsibility, volunteer work, creativity, openness, and the ability to reflect.- Membership in the Catholic Church (applicants belonging to a non-Uniate Orthodox or Ancient Oriental Church may apply subject to a case-by-case review), a lived Christian faith, and a willingness to help shape the Church.- High school diploma or university entrance qualification entitling the holder to study at a state or state-recognized university.Both German citizens and applicants from abroad may apply. In the latter case, however, admission to a doctoral program at a state-recognized university in Germany and German language proficiency at a minimum level of C1 are required.Further information (in German)
Funding and benefits
Grant benefit: The doctoral funding is granted independently of parents in the total amount of EUR 1,750.00 (scholarship of EUR 1,650.00 plus the lump sum for research costs of EUR 100.00). Grant type: Grants for whole degree programmes in the target country.
How to apply
The Cusanuswerk offers monthly financial support to doctoral candidates. This support consists of a need-based scholarship and a lump-sum research allowance. Dedicated and talented Catholic students from all disciplines are eligible to apply.Application requirements:- Outstanding academic performance and an interest in interdisciplinary studies.- A strong sense of social responsibility, volunteer work, creativity, openness, and the ability to reflect.- Membership in the Catholic Church (applicants belonging to a non-Uniate Orthodox or Ancient Oriental Church may apply subject to a case-by-case review), a lived Christian faith, and a willingness to help shape the Church.- High school diploma or university entrance qualification entitling the holder to study at a state or state-recognized university.Both German citizens and applicants from abroad may apply. In the latter case, however, admission to a doctoral program at a state-recognized university in Germany and German language proficiency at a minimum level of C1 are required.Further information (in German) Use the Further information link on the Grants.at record to verify the current form and submit the application to the funding organisation.
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Benefits
Grant benefit: The doctoral funding is granted independently of parents in the total amount of EUR 1,750.00 (scholarship of EUR 1,650.00 plus the lump sum for research costs of EUR 100.00). Grant type: Grants for whole degree programmes in the target country.
Eligibility summary
Target group: PhD students. The Cusanuswerk offers monthly financial support to doctoral candidates. This support consists of a need-based scholarship and a lump-sum research allowance. Dedicated and talented Catholic students from all disciplines are eligible to apply.Application requirements:- Outstanding academic performance and an interest in interdisciplinary studies.- A strong sense of social responsibility, volunteer work, creativity, openness, and the ability to reflect.- Membership in the Catholic Church (applicants belonging to a non-Uniate Orthodox or Ancient Oriental Church may apply subject to a case-by-case review), a lived Christian faith, and a willingness to help shape the Church.- High school diploma or university entrance qualification entitling the holder to study at a state or state-recognized university.Both German citizens and applicants from abroad may apply. In the latter case, however, admission to a doctoral program at a state-recognized university in Germany and German language proficiency at a minimum level of C1 are required.Further information (in German) Eligible countries of origin: European Union.
Requirements
The Cusanuswerk offers monthly financial support to doctoral candidates. This support consists of a need-based scholarship and a lump-sum research allowance. Dedicated and talented Catholic students from all disciplines are eligible to apply.Application requirements:- Outstanding academic performance and an interest in interdisciplinary studies.- A strong sense of social responsibility, volunteer work, creativity, openness, and the ability to reflect.- Membership in the Catholic Church (applicants belonging to a non-Uniate Orthodox or Ancient Oriental Church may apply subject to a case-by-case review), a lived Christian faith, and a willingness to help shape the Church.- High school diploma or university entrance qualification entitling the holder to study at a state or state-recognized university.Both German citizens and applicants from abroad may apply. In the latter case, however, admission to a doctoral program at a state-recognized university in Germany and German language proficiency at a minimum level of C1 are required.Further information (in German)
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