Information on the Structured Doctoral Programme of Leipzig University
The procedure is set out in the study regulations for the structured doctoral programmes offered by the faculties. These stipulate, for example, that doctoral researchers regularly teach courses offered by the faculty. By taking on teaching duties, you have the opportunity to pass on the knowledge you have acquired.
Leipzig University awards scholarships to support doctoral projects in accordance with the Saxon freedom of higher education act (Sächsisches Hochschulfreiheitsgesetz, SächsHSFG) and the regulations for the Saxon scholarship programme (Sächsische Landesstipendienverordnung, SächsLStipVO).
Doctoral Funding
The Free State of Saxony awards funding for doctoral projects carried out in a structured doctoral programme:
- Maximum funding period: three years (but can be continued for up to one year in justified cases)
- Funding amount: Scholarship holders receive a basic monthly scholarship of €1,500 and, if applicable, a monthly family allowance of €100 per child.
- Eligibility: Prospective doctoral researchers of all subject areas at Leipzig University holding an above-average degree in the relevant academic discipline are eligible to apply.
- Selection process: The Graduate Commission decides on the applications, taking into account a statement obtained from the faculties.
- Decision criteria: Qualifications of the applicant, quality of the doctoral project and adherence to the standard period of study
- Reasons for exclusion from the scholarship programme: The doctoral project is being financed by public funds in another way. If you receive the scholarship, you are permitted to pursue paid secondary employment up to an average of 5 hours per week.