Yousef Jameel Doctoral Scholarships for Arabic Countries in Germany, 2020

Humboldt-University is offering five doctoral scholarships in Germany. Applicants from Arabic countries are eligible to apply for this application programme.

The main objective of the university is to provide high quality, comprehensive educational and training opportunities that are compatible to changing needs of the students.

In the current rankings, the Humboldt University in Berlin (HU) top positions. The Humboldt University of Berlin is one since 15 June 2012 on the eleven universities of excellence in Germany. In international comparisons, the University achieved top rankings among the top ten German universities.

Application Deadline:  July 15, 2020

Brief Description

• Course Level: The studentships are for pursuing Doctoral programme at the Humboldt University of Berlin.
• Study Subject: With the support of the Yousef Jameel Scholarship Fund Humboldt-University will annually award five scholarships to doctoral candidates in the natural science fields of Informatics/ Computer Science, Mathematics, Biology/ Biomedicine, Chemistry, Physics, Geography and Agricultural Science. This year will be a special Focus on Sustainable/ecologic (Desert) Agriculture (including PGPR – Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria – & Mycorrhizae, Irrigation Technology, Reduction of Water consumption Micronutrients); Plant-based Medicine/Pharmacy; Renewable & sustainable Energy Production.
• Award: The stipend awarded is in the amount of 1350 Euros per month, plus materials expenses.
• Number of Awards: Five opportunities are available.
• Nationality: Arabic countries (Egypt, Algeria, Iraq, Sudan, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Libya, Palestine^, Lebanon, Oman, Kuwait, Mauritania, Qatar, Bahrain, Djibouti and Comoros), Malaysia and Indonesia
• The award can be taken in Germany

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Applicants from countries can apply:
  List of countries: Arabic countries (Egypt, Algeria, Iraq, Sudan, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Libya, Palestine^, Lebanon, Oman, Kuwait, Mauritania, Qatar, Bahrain, Djibouti and Comoros), Malaysia and Indonesia.
• Entrance Requirements: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for this application :
  • Applicants must possess an academic degree and fulfil the requirements necessary for admission to a doctoral programme at the appropriate Humboldt-University faculty.
  • The applicant must obtain admission to a doctoral programme (Promotionszulassung) before the program’s starting date.
  • Very good written and spoken English as well as good German communications skills are required.
  • Applications will only be considered from students of Arab countries and Turkey who credibly demonstrate their intent to return.
  • To increase the proportion of women at the university, applications from qualified women are particularly encouraged. Disabled persons will receive preference, assuming equal qualifications.
• English Language Requirements: Applicants should have very good written and spoken English as well as good German communications skills are required.