{"id":57959,"date":"2024-03-05T08:34:29","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T08:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=57959"},"modified":"2024-03-05T08:34:30","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T08:34:30","slug":"rosa-luxemburg-foundation-international-phd-scholarship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/rosa-luxemburg-foundation-international-phd-scholarship\/","title":{"rendered":"Rosa Luxemburg Foundation: International PhD Scholarship"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<p>The RLF is a political educational organisation closely affiliated with DIE LINKE (The Left Party) which awards scholarships to international students planning to obtain a doctorate or carry out a doctoral research stay in Germany. The sponsorship is based upon the Foundation&#8217;s political values: social justice and solidarity in particular. <\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/rosa-luxemburg-foundation-international-phd-scholarship\/#Key_Information\" title=\"Key Information\">Key Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/rosa-luxemburg-foundation-international-phd-scholarship\/#Target_Group\" title=\"Target Group\">Target Group<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/rosa-luxemburg-foundation-international-phd-scholarship\/#Eligibility_Criteria\" title=\"Eligibility Criteria\">Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/rosa-luxemburg-foundation-international-phd-scholarship\/#Duration\" title=\"Duration\">Duration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/rosa-luxemburg-foundation-international-phd-scholarship\/#Benefits\" title=\"Benefits\">Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/rosa-luxemburg-foundation-international-phd-scholarship\/#How_to_apply\" title=\"How to apply?\">How to apply?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/rosa-luxemburg-foundation-international-phd-scholarship\/#How_is_the_application_decided\" title=\"How is the application decided?\">How is the application decided?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/rosa-luxemburg-foundation-international-phd-scholarship\/#Are_there_any_requirements_for_the_reports_to_be_submitted\" title=\"Are there any requirements for the reports to be submitted?\">Are there any requirements for the reports to be submitted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/rosa-luxemburg-foundation-international-phd-scholarship\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/rosa-luxemburg-foundation-international-phd-scholarship\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>The funds for this program are provided by the Federal Foreign Office (Ausw\u00e4rtiges Amt). All German residents and foreigners, who want to pursue their degrees through funded scholarships in Germany are encouraged to apply for this tremendous opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Information\"><\/span><strong>Key Information<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Level of Study:<\/strong> PhD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Institution:<\/strong> Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Country:<\/strong> Germany<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Program Period:<\/strong> 2-4 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>1st April 2024<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Target_Group\"><\/span><strong>Target Group<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Particularly gifted international doctoral candidates from any discipline (except for medical disciplines) and type of higher education institution with a promising topic for a doctoral thesis who can identify with and are committed to the democratic socialism and its values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span><strong>Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Admission to a doctoral programme at a state or state-recognised higher education institution in Germany<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of proficiency in German at a B2 level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supervision by a professor in Germany<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outstanding academic performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social engagement in the spirit of the Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Duration\"><\/span><strong>Duration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>2 years with the option to extend the period twice for 6 months for academic or technical reasons, and up to another year due to illness, disability or parental leave.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits\"><\/span><strong>Benefits<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Grant of <strong>EUR 1,450 or INR 1.3 Lakhs<\/strong> each month&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobility allowance of <strong>EUR 100 or INR 9000<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health care subsidies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Funding to cover stays abroad (for research, attending conferences, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_apply\"><\/span><strong>How to apply?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can apply for this scholarship through the online application portal. The application portal opens approximately 6 weeks before the application deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Official link &#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.daad.de\/deutschland\/stipendium\/datenbank\/en\/21148-scholarship-database\/?detail=10000220\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www2.daad.de\/deutschland\/stipendium\/datenbank\/en\/21148-scholarship-database\/?detail=10000220<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Documents required &#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rosalux.de\/stiftung\/studienwerk\/stipendienbewerbung\/bewerbungsunterlagen-fuer-internationale-promovierende\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.rosalux.de\/stiftung\/studienwerk\/stipendienbewerbung\/bewerbungsunterlagen-fuer-internationale-promovierende<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_the_application_decided\"><\/span><strong>How is the application decided?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The approval of scholarships is decided in a multi-stage selection process. For this purpose, the complete applications are subject to a pre-selection. Applicants who have been shortlisted for a scholarship based on funding criteria are asked to meet with one of the foundation&#8217;s trusted lecturers for an interview. The interview minutes, together with the documents submitted, form the basis for the selection committee&#8217;s decision. The acceptance or rejection is not justified. There is no legal entitlement to funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_requirements_for_the_reports_to_be_submitted\"><\/span><strong>Are there any requirements for the reports to be submitted?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no formal requirements. The reports must provide information about the planned doctoral project (not the diploma\/master&#8217;s thesis). They should contain the following information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>on the scientific relevance of the dissertation topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to the current state of research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to the research methods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to the current status of work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>for access to sources\/materials\/research fields<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to the schedule<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Scholarship offers an excellent opportunity for international students. These scholarships, provided by the renowned political foundation associated with Die Linke, support doctoral studies across various disciplines. For those seeking to immerse themselves in Germany\u2019s vibrant academic environment while contributing to social justice and progressive ideals, the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Scholarships represent a pathway to educational excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1709627329946\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. Can I submit my application at any time?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A. No. The application portal opens approximately 6 weeks before the application deadline.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1709627356071\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. Is there an age limit?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A. There is no age limit. However, you should be of an age where a doctorate offers you realistic opportunities to pursue an academic career at a university or other institution.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1709627376893\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. Can the reports be sent to the RLS separately or should they be part of the application?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A. Reports must generally be part of the application. Please make it clear to your lecturer that consideration of a separately submitted report is not possible for work organization reasons.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1709627394955\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. Do I have to submit all documents in German?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A. You are welcome to submit the report or certificates in English. Documents in other languages \u200b\u200bmust also be submitted and translated.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1709627410325\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. Can I work alongside my doctorate?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A. Secondary employment is compatible with the Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung&#8217;s doctoral funding if the time required does not exceed 1\/8 of the regular weekly working time (5 hours) or, in the case of research and teaching, 1\/4 of the regular weekly working time &#8211; 10 hours only.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> The RLF is a political educational organisation closely affiliated with DIE LINKE (The Left Party) which awards scholarships to international students planning to obtain a doctorate or carry out a doctoral research stay in Germany. The sponsorship is based upon the Foundation&#8217;s political values: social justice and solidarity in particular. 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