Application
Program Overview
Expected program duration:
3,5 years
Students admitted per year:
c. 20-30
Language of instruction:
English
Entry Requirements
All applicants require an excellent master's degree, an innovative Research Concept, and English proficiency, secured source of funding (see details).
For the details see also FAQ.
Deadlines
DAAD- EPOS applicants:
August 31st, 11:59 p.m. CEST, annually for a start in October of the following year
Applicants with secured funding:
May 1st, 11:59 p.m. CEST annually for a start in October of the same year
DAAD Epos Scholarship
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers a limited number of EPOS- scholarships to excellent applicants from selected countries to BIGS-DR. Details on eligibility and application documents for an EPOS- scholarship can be found here.
Selection and Admission
At ZEF, we select the most promising candidates through a rigorous admissions process: After reviewing applications, selected candidates participate in online interviews where we assess their research potential, communication skills, and thematic alignment with our expertise. Final selection is based on interview performance, the quality of the research concept, and alignment with our ZEF-Professor's profiles, who serve as main supervisors. The review of DAAD EPOS applications is usually completed in October. The final decision is being announced by DAAD in December. The course program starts in the following year in October.
