Scholarships for female early career researchers

Doctoral scholarships can only be awarded for the final phase of a doctorate. The amount of this scholarship is 1,200 euros, plus childcare allowances. The maximum duration of the scholarship is six months, but ends once the doctorate is complete. For further information please refer to the Information sheet on doctoral grants.

The project funding for female postdocs aims to enable women who have completed their doctorates to begin, continue and/or complete a project that will enable them to pursue a university career (Assistant Professorship or habilitation). The amount of this subsidy is 2,400 euros, plus childcare allowances. The scholarship usually lasts one year, but can be extended in exceptional cases. It is possible to apply for a part-time scholarship. For further information please refer to the Information sheet on project funding for female postdocs.

Funding is provided for young, female early career researchers at the University of Passau who are seeking to complete a habilitation in accordance with Art. 65 of the Bavarian University Act. The amount of this subsidy is 2,800 euros, plus childcare allowances. The scholarship usually lasts one year, but can be extended in exceptional cases. It is possible to apply for a part-time scholarship. For further information please refer to the Information sheet on habilitation funding.