Frequently asked questions
ZEF seeks to attract exceptional scientists globally, who have earned an excellent Master's degree or equivalent in fields such as economics, sociology, anthropology, political science, agricultural and resource economics, agronomy, nutrition, public health, medical science, biology, ecology, forestry, mathematics, or earth sciences. A strong interest in interdisciplinary research is mandatory.
BIGS-DR is a program offered in English. Applicants must prove their level of English proficiency with either an IELTS (Band 6) or TOEFL (minimum score: 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, 80 internet-based) certificate. Applicants who completed their university education in English submit proof thereof instead, e.g. the transcript of records stating that the medium of instruction for your degree was English.
The application deadline for the DAAD-EPOS scholarship is August 31st of each year, at 11:59 PM Central European Summer Time (CEST). The program is expected to start about one year after the deadline. For applicants with secured own funding, the deadline is May 1st, with an intake in October of the same year.
Inform yourself about details and requirements if you want to apply for DAAD- EPOS funding
daad.de/go/de/stipa50076777
Yes, you need to upload documents from the Akademische Prüfstelle (APS). Otherwise, your documents are incomplete. More details:
https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/application-admission-and-enrollment/special-application-matters/applicants-from-non-eu-eec-countries?set_language=en
The Europass CV- format is mandatory. Your CV must include information on publications, funding from third parties, lecturing, conferences, and research activities, among other things.
EUROPASS
If you are accepted, your application documents will be kept on file at BIGS-DR. Your personal information will be stored in the University of Bonn application portal for the amount of time necessary to register your application and scholarship. ZEF adheres to the German Federal Data Protection Act. Applications that are unsuccessful or incomplete will be deleted after the review process.