International PhD Student Positions in Agricultural / Environmental Economics, Germany
Award or Grant Description $$ €3,000 per month
The Center for Development Research (ZEF) / the University of Bonn is looking for excellent female candidates to apply for the International PhD Student Positions in Agricultural / Environmental Economics.
This award aims to provide financial support to international students applying for the research degree program for the academic session 2023/2024.The University of Bonn is a highly regarded institution known for its excellence in research and education. It is committed to preparing future generations for a sustainable and responsible civilization. With global recognition, it is considered one of Germany’s top universities, offering a wide range of programs and making significant contributions to various fields of study.
Why choose to study at the University of Bonn? The University of Bonn is a prestigious institution dedicated to shaping future generations and creating a sustainable society that respects nature and its resources. It stands as one of Germany’s top research universities, renowned worldwide for its outstanding contributions to research and education.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Countries: Students from all around the world are eligible to apply.
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for a PhD degree in Agricultural / Environmental Economics offered by the university
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
- Post-doctoral researchers (with foreign citizenship) were invited by a professor at the University of Bonn for a joint research project.
- The fellow should have a long-term affiliation (research or teaching) at a university or research institute in the above-mentioned regions beyond her/his fellowship and demonstrate proven expertise in an area of research from the thematic spectrum of the SDGs.
Offered Benefits
The fellowship can cover the following:
- 3 years of employment contract with the University of Bonn (TV-L E13, 65%)
- Full funding for fieldwork, travel, and related research costs
- Stimulating international and interdisciplinary research environment and PhD Program
- Excellent networks of national and international research partners
- Support in personal career development.
Application Process
- How to Apply: Applicants must apply for admission to study at the University of Bonn. After that, the applicant should submit their application via e-mail, in one combined PDF file, to Dr. Jorge Sellare ( ).
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Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university: Application documents should include a cover letter (1-2 pages)
indicating which of the two research areas is of primary interest and describing how your
profile fits the topic, CV, academic transcripts, a sample of your past academic work (e.g.
research paper or Master thesis – not necessarily finished, work in progress is also
accepted) and contact information for two references. - Admission Requirements: The applicants must meet the entry requirements of the Post-doctoral degree program they wish to join at the University of Bonn.
- Language Requirement: The students must have Excellent speaking and writing skills in English and good knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese.