Leuphana University Lüneburg: Embracing Transformation PhD and Scholarship Programme
Master's graduates with a passion for transformation processes have the opportunity to participate in a unique university-wide research endeavour that combines both disciplinary and interdisciplinary seminars, workshops and conferences related to international transformation research.
The unique and internationally competitive doctoral programme provides cutting-edge methods and advanced theories in the hub science Psychology of Transformation as well as the following five interdisciplinary Key Subject Areas:
- Climate Futures in Digital Cultures
- Companies as Drivers of Sustainability Transformations
- Democratic Resilience
- Organizing in Times of Crises
- Toward a Regenerative Society
Art der Förderung
- Doctoral Scholarships: Commencing in April 2026
- Monthly Stipend: €1.850 with additional child allowance
- Research Funding: Eligibility for Coverage of research expenses up to €4.000 annually through the Graduate School's Qualification Fund
- Exclusive Programme: Programme participants are offered extracurricular workshops on “Transformative and responsbile leadership” with international experts, qualifying for a variety of academic positions and careers beyond academia
- Office Space: Access to dedicated office space withing Leuphana's outstanding campus facilities, including the central building and the newly established Graduate House
Hinweise zur Bewerbung
The application deadline is 1 October 2025. Please apply here.
Voraussetzungen
Applicants should hold a Master's degree (or an equivalent qualifcation) in a relevant subject area aligned with the core research fields:
- Climate Futures in Digital Cultures
- Companies as Drivers of Sustainability Transformations
- Democratic Resilience
- Organizing in Times of Crises
- Toward a Regenerative Society
A strong interest in transformation research is essential. Self- or externally funded doctoral candidates meeting the scientific criteria are more than welcome to apply. If your Master’s degree is still pending, in some Key Subject Areas it is possible to apply without having the final Master’s certificate. This has to be obtained at the time of the selection interviews at the latest.
Application Documents:
- A qualified research proposal of the envisaged dissertation project.
- Curriculum Vitae including possible publications, conference participations etc. referring to either one of the core research areas and/or transformation research.
- Letter of motivation stating your interest in participating in the interdisciplinary research project.
- Master's degree certificate and corresponding transcript of records.
- In some Key Subject Areas: further subjectspecific requirements as listed in the application portal.
- If already applicable: copy of your enrollment for Leuphana's doctoral studies. Please note: Enrollment for doctoral studies at Leuphana is a prerequisite for the final granting of the scholarship.
- Art des Stipendiums
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- Forschungsprojekte
- Allgem. Förderung, Lebensunterhalt
- Förderung wissenschaftlicher Arbeiten
- Zielregionen
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- Deutschland
- Großbritannien / Irland
- Kanada
- USA
- Mittel- und Südamerika
- Australien, Neuseeland
- China
- Israel
- Japan
- Naher Osten
- Sonstige (Asien)
- Afrika
- Sonstige (International)
- Österreich
- Schweiz
- Frankreich
- Niederlande
- Skandinavien
- GUS
- Sonstige (Europa)
- Belgien
- Italien
- Dieses Stipendium ist in allen Regionen verfügbar
- Geförderte Studienabschlüsse
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- Promovierende
Geförderte Fachrichtungen
Geistes-, Sprach- und Kulturwissenschaften
Außereuropäische Sprach- und Kulturwissenschaften, Kulturwissenschaften i.e.S., Sprach- und Kulturwissenschaften allgemein, Geschichte, Psychologie
