Heidelberg University in Germany is offering the Robert and Christine Danziger Scholarships to eligible students who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree in the country.
The Robert and Christine Danziger Scholarship offers a stipend of €18,000 per year paid over a period of 36 months, providing crucial financial support throughout their doctoral journey.
Eligibility Requirements
You can apply for a Robert and Christine Danziger Scholarship if you meet all of the following requirements:
You are from Africa (primarily from Ghana or another country in West and Central Africa).
You are planning a doctorate at Heidelberg University in one of the following fields and are in the process of applying for the upcoming winter:
Geography with a focus on Geoinformatics
Political Science
You are among the best in your field.
You need help with funding your doctorate.
You are planning to move to Germany to study for a PhD at Heidelberg University, on-site, or you already live in Germany since you are currently attending a language course to acquire the required language skills.
Please note: The application for a scholarship is not an application for a doctorate. Therefore, please apply additionally for a doctorate at Heidelberg University in one of the above-mentioned fields.
Benefits
The amount of the Robert and Christine Danziger Scholarship for doctoral students is 1,500 € per month.
The maximum funding period is 36 months.
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
Signed application form
Current performance records: University diploma that qualifies for a doctorate (original certificate) including the final grade as well as an official translation in German or English and if available, an official conversion of the diploma to the German grading system.
Curriculum vitae in table form
Letter of motivation with reference to the topic of the doctorate
Recommendation (letter of recommendation) for a doctorate from the possible doctoral supervisor (this must be received by the end of the application period)
Proof of citizenship
Evidence confirming your financial situation (money available each month, pay slip of the parents, own wage slips, etc.)
Method of Ap plication
Click on the button below to visit the scholarship webpage.
Apply first for a doctoral degree at the Heidelberg University (to one of the eligible programs)
Proceed to download and fill the scholarship application form online.
Click Here to Apply
Application Deadline: March 15, 2026.