Through the Saxon State Graduate Scholarship, Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences supports qualified early-career researchers on their path to a doctorate. The scholarship is awarded for a period of up to three years. The monthly stipend is 1,500 euros. An additional monthly supplement of 100 euros may be granted for each dependent child. The funding period is scheduled to run from December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2029.

Prospective doctoral candidates from all faculties and institutes at HSZG whose doctoral research will be conducted primarily at the University of Zittau/Görlitz are eligible to submit an application. A prerequisite is collaboration with an institution authorized to grant doctoral degrees or supervision by an HSZG professor affiliated with such an institution. A university degree qualifying for doctoral studies is required. Proof of acceptance as a doctoral candidate must be provided no later than the start of the funding period.

The application must include, among other things, a description of the doctoral project —including the research question, current state of research, and a timeline and work plan—an academic résumé, the degree certificate, and the required letters of supervision.

If you have any questions, please contact the Research Office at forschung@hszg.de .