Who can apply?
Doctoral Scholarship 2016 by ZEF. ZEF’s doctoral studies
program aims at attracting young scientists from all over the
world with an outstanding master’s or equivalent degree in
economics, social sciences, sociology, political science,
economics, development economics, agricultural and resource
economics, agronomy, biology, ecology, forestry, mathematics
or earth sciences. Candidates preferably have work experience
in national or international research institutions, governments,
or the private sector. Interest in interdisciplinary research is a
prerequisite.
What are the main selection criteria?
– Academic qualification: an excellent master or equivalent
degree: G.P.A. higher than 3.0 in the American system, or a
grade higher than 2.0 in the German system or equivalent.
– Innovative research
ideas: Your application
must contain a
Graduate Research
Statement . The
statement should
describe a development
problem you consider
interesting and
important; include your
main research
questions and the
proposed methods
linked to them; and
have literature
references. The
statement should have
a maximum of 4 pages.
Your Graduate Research
Statement may relate to ZEF’s research areas in a broad sense
of may address a topic in another development research area.
The selection committee will assess all research statements on
the basis of orgininality, analytical rigor, and relevance.
– ZEF’s doctoral program is conducted in English . We therefore
require the following English language skills: IELTS (band 6)
certificate or TOEFL (minimum score: 550 paper based, 213
computer-based, 80 internet-based). Students can attend a
two-month German language course prior to the study
program.
– There is no age limit for applying to the doctoral program at
ZEF. However, your last academic degree should be obtained
less than six years prior to application.
Special DAAD requirements:
To be entitled to receiving a DAAD scholarship you must have
at least two years of relevant professional experience.
How do I apply?
Applying to the ZEF Doctoral Studies Program involves two
steps:
Step 1: Online registration : First of all you have to register
online (http://www.zef.de/index.php?
id=290 ). During the online registration you will be
asked to enter your personal data and information. After you
have completed your online registration you will receive a
confirmation per e-mail, containing your personal registration
number and all further necessary information for your
application. Please use this number in any communication with
us.
Step 2: Application for admission: Please note that your online
registration helps to accelerate the selection and admission
procedure, it is NOT a substitute for the required documents to
be sent by e mail to the program’s office. ( docp.zef(at)uni-
bonn.de ). Please follow the instructions ( link ).
Special prerequisites and requirements for DAAD scholarship
applicants from Cameroon and China :
Applications from Nigeria, Cameroon, and China must be
submitted via the German Embassy, where the academic
certificates have to be verified. Find the the links to the
German Embassies here:
Cameroon : German Embassy in Yaoundé
China : Academic Evaluation Centre of the German Embassy in
Beijing
When is the annual application deadline?
You may submit your complete application documents at any time, particularly
if you already have a scholarship or if you want to apply for a
scholarship
not provided by DAAD. DAAD and other funders have their own
deadlines,
so don’t forget to inform yourself accordingly!
ZEF’s Doctoral Studies Program starts on October 1, annually.
Please note that we do not accept anymore applications for
DAAD scholarships for the intake 2016. The deadline has ended
on August 31, 2015.
In Febuary 2016, we accept applications for DAAD scholarships
for the intake in October 2017. The deadline is August 31,2016.
Where do I apply?
Please register online at http://www.zef.de/index.php?id=290 before sending your application in a digital form to:
docp.zef(at)uni-bonn.de
Follow the instructions “ How to prepare your application?”
Contact and more information
Please contact the doctoral program management team in case
you have any questions not answered on this page:
Dr. Günther Manske (academic coordinator) and Maike Retat-
Amin (assistance),
Email: docp.zef(at)uni-bonn.de
Doctoral Scholarship 2016 by ZEF. ZEF’s doctoral studies
program aims at attracting young scientists from all over the
world with an outstanding master’s or equivalent degree in
economics, social sciences, sociology, political science,
economics, development economics, agricultural and resource
economics, agronomy, biology, ecology, forestry, mathematics
or earth sciences. Candidates preferably have work experience
in national or international research institutions, governments,
or the private sector. Interest in interdisciplinary research is a
prerequisite.
What are the main selection criteria?
– Academic qualification: an excellent master or equivalent
degree: G.P.A. higher than 3.0 in the American system, or a
grade higher than 2.0 in the German system or equivalent.
– Innovative research
ideas: Your application
must contain a
Graduate Research
Statement . The
statement should
describe a development
problem you consider
interesting and
important; include your
main research
questions and the
proposed methods
linked to them; and
have literature
references. The
statement should have
a maximum of 4 pages.
Your Graduate Research
Statement may relate to ZEF’s research areas in a broad sense
of may address a topic in another development research area.
The selection committee will assess all research statements on
the basis of orgininality, analytical rigor, and relevance.
– ZEF’s doctoral program is conducted in English . We therefore
require the following English language skills: IELTS (band 6)
certificate or TOEFL (minimum score: 550 paper based, 213
computer-based, 80 internet-based). Students can attend a
two-month German language course prior to the study
program.
– There is no age limit for applying to the doctoral program at
ZEF. However, your last academic degree should be obtained
less than six years prior to application.
Special DAAD requirements:
To be entitled to receiving a DAAD scholarship you must have
at least two years of relevant professional experience.
How do I apply?
Applying to the ZEF Doctoral Studies Program involves two
steps:
Step 1: Online registration : First of all you have to register
online (http://www.zef.de/index.php?
id=290 ). During the online registration you will be
asked to enter your personal data and information. After you
have completed your online registration you will receive a
confirmation per e-mail, containing your personal registration
number and all further necessary information for your
application. Please use this number in any communication with
us.
Step 2: Application for admission: Please note that your online
registration helps to accelerate the selection and admission
procedure, it is NOT a substitute for the required documents to
be sent by e mail to the program’s office. ( docp.zef(at)uni-
bonn.de ). Please follow the instructions ( link ).
Special prerequisites and requirements for DAAD scholarship
applicants from Cameroon and China :
Applications from Nigeria, Cameroon, and China must be
submitted via the German Embassy, where the academic
certificates have to be verified. Find the the links to the
German Embassies here:
Cameroon : German Embassy in Yaoundé
China : Academic Evaluation Centre of the German Embassy in
Beijing
When is the annual application deadline?
You may submit your complete application documents at any time, particularly
if you already have a scholarship or if you want to apply for a
scholarship
not provided by DAAD. DAAD and other funders have their own
deadlines,
so don’t forget to inform yourself accordingly!
ZEF’s Doctoral Studies Program starts on October 1, annually.
Please note that we do not accept anymore applications for
DAAD scholarships for the intake 2016. The deadline has ended
on August 31, 2015.
In Febuary 2016, we accept applications for DAAD scholarships
for the intake in October 2017. The deadline is August 31,2016.
Where do I apply?
Please register online at http://www.zef.de/index.php?id=290 before sending your application in a digital form to:
docp.zef(at)uni-bonn.de
Follow the instructions “ How to prepare your application?”
Contact and more information
Please contact the doctoral program management team in case
you have any questions not answered on this page:
Dr. Günther Manske (academic coordinator) and Maike Retat-
Amin (assistance),
Email: docp.zef(at)uni-bonn.de
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