PhD Opportunities in Political Science in Germany

Phd Positions in political science in germany

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Universities with open PhD positions in political science in Germany include German Institute for Economic Research, University of Bonn and Forschungszentrum Jülich.

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German Institute for Economic Research

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Germany

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The DIW Berlin Graduate Center PhD Programme 2027 offers a fully funded doctoral pathway based in Berlin, Germany, at the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin). The programme is designed for research in Economics , Public Policy , Climate Policy , and Energy . It may suit international students seeking high-impact doctoral research and academic development in Europe. Funding is provided through a doctoral researcher contract. The post does not specify the contract value, tuition ar...

Environmental Science
Political Science
Public Policy
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University of Bonn

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Germany

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The Right Livelihood College Campus at the Center for Development Research (ZEF), University of Bonn, Germany, is offering fully funded workshop scholarships for PhD students interested in the sustainable use and conservation of natural resources. The workshop will take place in Bonn on 1–2 December 2026 and is supported by DAAD. Eligible applicants are PhD students from Africa, Asia, or Latin America who are studying at a German university. Applicants may come from natural, social, economic, de...

Environmental Science
Social Science
Natural Resource Management
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2 days ago

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Forschungszentrum Jülich

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Germany

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Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH is offering a three-year PhD position in economics at the Institute of Climate and Energy Systems – Jülich Systems Analysis (ICE-2), based in Jülich, Germany. The doctoral project investigates public opinion and sentiment on energy policy through systematic data collection and natural language processing (NLP). The research will identify and characterize stakeholder groups relevant to energy policy, draw on economic theory, and translate findings into specifications...

Environmental Science
Energy Policy
Natural Language Processing
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2 days ago

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Annette Eicker

GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences

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Germany

PhD opportunity in climate science, geodesy and superconducting gravimetry at the GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences in Potsdam, Germany. The PhD researcher will join SnowShifts , an ERC Synergy Grant project investigating how snow regimes are changing in some of the world’s most extreme environments. The research will explore how superconducting gravimetry can measure changes in snow mass and improve understanding of climate-driven changes in the cryosphere. Field and research contexts includ...

Geology
Environmental Science
Climate Science
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3 days ago

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Gerda Henkel Stiftung

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Graduate & PhD Scholarships 2027 — Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung This post shares a fully funded scholarship opportunity for international students seeking a Master's or PhD in Germany . The programme is offered by the Heinrich Böll Stiftung and is especially aimed at applicants from DAC (Global South) countries. The scholarship priority areas mentioned in the post emphasize sustainability and democratic values , making it a good fit for students with interests in Environmental Science , Political Scie...

Environmental Science
Political Science
Development Studies
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4 days ago

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German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin)

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Germany

PhD positions are available for the DIW Graduate Center PhD Program in Economics at DIW Berlin - Deutsches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung e.V. This opportunity is aimed at doctoral students interested in Economics and related quantitative fields such as Econometrics , Statistics , Mathematics , quantitative social sciences, and engineering backgrounds with sufficient economics preparation. Eligibility highlights: Applicants should hold a master’s degree or diploma in Economics. Applications c...

Mathematics
Industrial Engineering
Social Science
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1 week ago

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FernUniversität in Hagen

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Germany

FernUniversität in Hagen is advertising a research assistant (PhD opportunity) at the Chair of Production and Logistics Management for work connected to the interdisciplinary project UN:PACK . The project focuses on sustainable logistics , circular economy , and the development of a standardized, decentralized, and scalable reusable packaging pooling system for communal catering contexts such as schools and kindergartens. The role is research- and teaching-oriented and includes analyzing, modeli...

Environmental Science
Business
Industrial Engineering
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1 week ago

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Philipps-Universität Marburg

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Germany

Philipps-Universität Marburg is recruiting a PhD researcher in Business Analytics and Trustworthy AI at the Faculty of Economics. The position is part of a new Business Analytics professorship led by Dr Andreas Obermeier . Research topics include explainable AI , trustworthy AI , data quality , uncertainty-aware modelling , and generative AI agents for decision making . This is a three-year fixed-term doctoral role with a 50% appointment under TV-H E13 . The post is based in Germany . Applicants...

Computer Science
Decision Making
Business
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1 week ago

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Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD)

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Germany

DAAD EPOS (Development-Related Postgraduate Courses) offers fully funded Master's and PhD scholarships in Germany for professionals from developing countries. The programme is designed for applicants with at least two years of work experience and supports development-oriented postgraduate study across participating university courses. Funding mentioned in the post includes a monthly stipend of about €934 for Master's students and €1,200 for PhD candidates, plus health insurance and a travel allo...

Political Science
International Relations
Public Policy
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1 week ago

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Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology

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Doctoral Researcher (PhD) opening at the Max Planck Institute for Political and Social Science in Göttingen, Germany , within the newly established Department of Political Institutions and Conflict led by Ursula Daxecker . The position is part of the DIViNE doctoral network (Democratic Institutions and Violence Network in Europe), funded by the HORIZON MSCA action. The project focuses on the dynamics of support for violent movements and responses , political violence in democracies, democratic e...

Sociology
Psychology
Political Science
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3 weeks ago

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Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

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Germany

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The International Doctorate Programme (IDK) Philology: Practices of Pre-Modern Cultures, Global Perspectives and Future Concepts is based at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich) and operates in cooperation with the Elite Network of Bavaria. This interdisciplinary PhD programme offers a unique opportunity to explore philological practices across European, African, Middle Eastern, and Asian traditions, with particular attention to the Indian subcontinent and the Jewish and Arabic wo...

Legal History
History
Religious Studies
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7 months ago

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University of Münster

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Germany

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We’re hiring across Political Science at the University of Münster . This call includes five opportunities: three 100% postdoctoral positions in Comparative Politics , International Relations and Sustainability , and Quantitative Methods ; one 75% PhD position in Political Theory ; and one 65% research associate position in Sustainability Governance . The post is shared by Daniel Bischof , Professor in Comparative Politics. The announcement asks interested candidates to apply via the links in th...

Political Science
International Relations
Comparative Politics
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2 weeks ago

Living costs in Germany

Estimated costs in Germany.

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Germany

Housing

Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year

€5.0k

$5,400/yr

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Utilities & Connectivity

Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year

€662

$720/yr

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Personal Care

Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year

€552

$600/yr

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Clothing

Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year

€828

$900/yr

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Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo

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University of Freiburg

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Germany

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Environmental Economics

Environmental Law

Water Governance

Disaster Risk Reduction

Institutional Governance

Max Planck Institute for Meteorology

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Germany

Research Interests

Climate Science

Volcanology

Climate Dynamics

Atmospheric Science

Atmospheric Dynamics

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Universität Hamburg

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Germany

Research Interests

Environmental Politics

Global Governance

Climate Justice

Carbon Management

Environmental Governance

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University of Mannheim

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Germany

Research Interests

Political Communication

Comparative Politics

Political Science

Government Relations

Deliberative Democracy

Bielefeld University Bielefeld Germany

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Germany

Research Interests

Public Policy

Health Economics

Policy And Governance

Political Science

Policy Studies

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Free University

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Germany

Research Interests

Political Communication

Comparative Politics

Government Relations

Political Science

Political Behavior

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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.

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