Fully Funded International PhD Scholarship in Sustainable Urban Mobility Transformations
Dresden Leibniz Graduate School (DLGS)
Location
• Dresden, Germany
The DLGS Call for Applications 2027 is a fully funded international PhD scholarship hosted by the Dresden Leibniz Graduate School (DLGS) in Germany. The 2027 cohort focuses on Sustainable Urban Mobility Transformations, bringing together outstanding early-career researchers to develop innovative, interdisciplinary solutions for sustainable mobility. Doctoral researchers will benefit from world-class supervision, structured doctoral training, international collaboration, and enrollment at TU Dresden.
Eligibility Criteria
• Hold (or expect to complete) a relevant Master's degree before enrollment
• Have an excellent academic record
• Submit an innovative PhD research proposal aligned with the 2027 research theme
• Demonstrate strong research potential and motivation
• Meet the English language requirements
Funding / Scholarship Benefits
Successful scholars will receive
• Fully funded PhD scholarship with monthly stipend
• Enrollment at TU Dresden
• Expert academic supervision
• Structured doctoral training programme
• Interdisciplinary research environment
• Professional and transferable skills training
• International networking opportunities
• Access to research facilities and resources
Eligible Study Level
• PhD (Doctoral Degree)
Eligible Fields
• Sustainable Urban Mobility
• Urban & Regional Planning
• Transport Studies
• Geography
• Environmental Studies
• Economics
• Data Science
• Innovation & Transition Studies
• Related Disciplines
Host Institution
• Dresden Leibniz Graduate School (DLGS)
• TU Dresden
• Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IOER)
1 september 2026