Evonik Foundation Scholarships (Diploma/Master Theses and Doctorates) support early-career researchers’ scientific thesis and doctoral work aligned with the Foundation’s annual research priority.
Funder: Evonik Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Phase 1: research summary) | February 2027 (Phase 2: complete application)
Funding Amounts: Diploma/master’s theses: €250–€600 per month for six months | Doctorates: €1,850 per month for two years, with an option to extend for one year
Summary: Scholarships support scientific diploma and master’s theses and doctoral research aligned with the Evonik Foundation’s annual research priority.
Key Information: Research must take place in a renowned, chemistry-focused group at a German university or non-university research institution.
The Evonik Foundation supports scientific research by talented early-career researchers undertaking diploma or master’s theses and doctoral projects. It awards scholarships within an annually defined research priority; the 2026 priority is new electrochemical routes or processes towards carbon neutrality.
The scholarships provide financial and personal support for researchers pursuing work within that focus. Applicants may also request support for specialist literature and participation in scientific conferences.