Apply Now for the Fully Funded TU Dresden Doctoral Fellowship 2027 in Germany & Get up to €1,850 Monthly Stipend for International Politics Researchers - Global South Opportunities

TU Dresden is inviting applications for a doctoral fellowship under the Schaufler Lab@TU Dresden, offering early-career researchers an opportunity to pursue doctoral research on energy transitions, in

Applicants must hold an excellent Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in Political Science or a comparable social science discipline.

Candidates should have relevant previous experience applying social science research methods, as well as academic experience in International Politics and Social Movement Studies.

The university is also looking for applicants who demonstrate strong teamwork skills and an interest in interdisciplinary collaboration.

Since the training programme is conducted in English, applicants must have English-language proficiency of at least C1 level.

The dissertation may be written in either German or English, subject to the doctoral regulations of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Science. Candidates intending to write in German must possess the corresponding German-language skills.

Additional German-language ability is desirable but not compulsory.

The selected doctoral fellow will receive:

• Monthly fellowship stipend of €1,850.
• Monthly material-cost allowance of €150.
• Family supplement of €315 per child, where applicable.
• Initial fellowship duration of two years, with a possible 1.5-year extension.
• Fully equipped office workspace at TU Dresden.
• Access to research infrastructure, Research Studios and writing retreats.
• Structured academic qualification and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and research networking.
• Conference travel support within the limits of available project funds.

The fellowship does not constitute an employment relationship.

The successful candidate will conduct independent academic research and pursue doctoral qualification at TU Dresden.

A central responsibility will be preparing and completing a dissertation in Political Science, International Relations or Political Sociology, addressing a topic connected to the Lab’s guiding research theme.

The fellowship also requires active participation in interdisciplinary dialogue, particularly with the Schaufler Lab’s STEM partners.

The selected researcher will be expected to collaborate with artists participating in the Schaufler Residency and contribute to science communication and public outreach activities.

Participation in the Kolleg’s English-language training programme is mandatory.