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Hertie School Doctoral Scholarships 2021 in Germany (Tuition-Free + Stipend)

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Anthony Awa

Institutional Policy Specialist

December 14, 2020

The Hertie School in Berlin, Germany, is inviting applications for its 3-year English-taught Doctoral Programme in Governance for the 2021/2022 academic session.

Hertie School of Governance Scholarship Program for International Students (Tuition free+Stipend) 2021

Scholarship Value and Benefits

  • Zero Tuition Fees: The Hertie School does not charge tuition fees for its doctoral programmes.
  • Monthly Stipend: Offers 10 living cost stipends of €1,250 per month (which includes €100 monthly for research and travel) for a full 3-year period.
  • Administrative Support: Dedicated assistance from the Student Affairs team with visas, residence permits, and health insurance.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must hold an exceptionally strong Master's degree (or equivalent) in economics, law, political science, sociology, public administration, management, or a closely related field.
  • Demonstrate a passion for investigating fundamental governance and public policy challenges through interdisciplinary research.
  • Be proficient in English (the entire 180 ECTS doctoral programme is taught in English).

How to Apply

Submit your doctoral admission and stipend application online via the Hertie School Doctoral Application Portal. Visit the official Hertie School Doctoral Admissions page for dissertation proposal guidelines.

Application Deadline

Applications close on 31st January 2021.

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Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Damilola Alabi

Aug 15, 2026

Do we need to contact a professor at Hertie School to agree to supervise us before applying?

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Mentra Admissions Team

Aug 15, 2026

Hi Damilola, you do not need a formal confirmation letter beforehand, but you must indicate potential supervisors from the Hertie faculty in your research proposal whose work aligns with your dissertation topic.

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