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Who can apply

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Country of study
Germany
Degree already heldRequired
Bachelor’s and Master’s
Target level
Master’s and Doctorate
Fields of study
All fields
Languages
  • German: level B2RequiredAccepted certificates: DSH 1
Other conditions
  • Priority is given to applicants from DAC countries who have not yet taken up residence in Germany at the time of their application. For PhD applicants, the master's degree certificate or equivalent must be available at the time of application.PreferredOrganisation’s wording: Priority is given to applicants from DAC countries who have not yet taken up residence in Germany at the time of their application.
  • The PhD application must include a detailed description of the research project and a valid timetable for completion. Preliminary work on the PhD research project must have been completed.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: The application for a PhD scholarship needs to include a detailed description of the research project and a valid timetable for completion. Preliminary work on the PhD research project must have been completed.

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Partly paid
Tuition and insurance
Allowance
€992 a month

Dates

Applications open
15 January 2027 at 00:00 GMT+1, time zone not specified
Applications close
1 March 2027Deadline for Spring 2027
Other deadlines
  • 1 September 2027Deadline for Fall 2027

Application steps

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  1. Step 1: Submit the online application and upload all required documents.
    With whom
    The applicant
    By when
    1 March 2027 — By 1 March 2027 at the latest for the Spring 2027 application period.
    Documents to provide
    • Application form, personal data and CV
    • University entrance qualification and certified translation if required
    • Certified copy of the first degree certificate and of the master's degree certificate for PhD applications
    • Enrolment certificate, or an indication of when it will be available
    • Proof of German proficiency: level B2 or DSH 1
    • Personal reference on social commitment
    • Expert report from a university lecturer
  2. Step 2: Take part in an interview with a liaison lecturer.
    With whom
    A liaison lecturer appointed by the Heinrich Böll Foundation
  3. Step 3: Take part in a digital interview with the selection committee.
    With whom
    Three to four selection committee members

Where to apply

Heinrich Böll Foundation (opens in a new tab) · Tailwind for Talents

Official title (in English): Tailwind for Talents: Scholarships for Graduates and PhD students

Edition Spring 2027 and Fall 2027 · Verified on 31 October 2026

Apply on the official website (opens in a new tab)

Official website of Heinrich Böll Foundation: boell.de