FUB-CSC PhD scholarships are open; apply now. The new Free University of Berlin-China Scholarship Council FUB-CSC PhD Program is now available to study in Germany for the year 2024. These scholarship positions are available for Chinese students.

Die Beijing-skakelkantoor is in 2007 gestig. As 'n verteenwoordigende kantoor van Freie Universität Berlin is die fokus van die skakelkantoor se werk om die bewustheid van die universiteit in China en Hong Kong te verhoog, asook om plaaslike wetenskaplikes te ondersteun en nuwe samewerking te inisieer projekte in die Volksrepubliek. Daar is ook 'n spesiale fokus op die werwing en keuring van gekwalifiseerde junior wetenskaplikes wat na Berlyn kom met beurse van die China Scholarship Council.

It’s not a problem to do your PhD studies in English, particularly in the sciences. This year’s 2024 PhD offers all require English as a prerequisite. In certain areas, German isn’t required or helpful, like in philosophy or German studies. It depends mostly on the thesis’ subject and on the approval of the candidate’s supervisor. Please check the list of offered PhD positions and see the required language skills.

FUB-CSC PhD-beursbeskrywing

  • Applications Deadline: January 4, 2024
  • Course Level: Die CSC bied twee tipes beurse aan:
    Volledige PhD-studies: Scholarships for full PhD studies leading to a doctoral degree, awarded by Freie Universität Berlin. Duration of the CSC scholarship: 3–4 years.
    Sandwich PhD-studies: scholarships for candidates who are already doctoral students in China. Following the so-called ‘Sandwich Model’, Chinese PhD candidates can do PhD research both at their home university in China and at Freie Universität Berlin. The PhD title will ultimately be conferred by the Chinese university. Duration of the CSC scholarship: 1-2 years.
  • Study Subject: Elke jaar in September bied Freie Universität Berlin 'n uitgebreide aantal oop PhD-posisies in 'n verskeidenheid navorsingsareas aan vir CSC-kandidate wat hul navorsing in Berlyn wil doen met 'n CSC-beurs.
  • Scholarship Award: There are only 320 EUR to be paid per semester by each student as an enrollment and semester contribution fee, but this also includes a Berlin public transportation ticket.
  • Nationality: Hierdie beursposisies is beskikbaar vir Chinese studente.
  • Number of Scholarships: 30–40 open PhD positions, each offering a well-defined research project, are listed on the website under the FUB-CSC Program.
  • scholarship can be taken in Duitsland

In aanmerking te kom vir die FUB-CSC PhD-beurs

  • Eligible Countries: Hierdie beursposisies is beskikbaar vir Chinese studente.
  • Entrance Requirements: Applicants must meet the following criteria:
    Gaan asseblief die bepalings en voorwaardes van die CSC-beurs na en lees noukeurig die inligting wat deur die China Scholarship Council gegee word.

Skema 1 (Voltydse PhD-studie)

Beurse vir 'n voltydse PhD-studieprojek wat by Freie Universität Berlin gevolg word en lei tot 'n doktorsgraad van Freie Universität

·         Duration of the scholarship: 3–4 years.

·         Scholarship holders under Scheme 1 enroll at Freie Universität Berlin as doctoral students. Their research will be supervised by a professor at Freie Universität. (Some of the supervisors are researchers at a non-university research institute and also professors of FUB.)

·         If the students successfully complete all requirements and defend their dissertation, they will be awarded a PhD / doctoral degree from Freie Universität Berlin.

Skema 2 (Deeltydse PhD-navorsingverblyf)

Beurse vir 'n navorsingverblyf, volgens die sogenaamde "Sandwich Model"

· Duur van die beurs: 1-2 jaar.

·         According to the Sandwich Model, a Chinese PhD candidate will do PhD research both at the home university in China and at Freie Universität Berlin.

· Toesig oor die PhD-kandidaat word deur 'n Chinese en 'n Duitse professor verseker.

· Die eerste jaar van die PhD-kursus sal by die Chinese universiteit gevolg word. Die PhD-studente voltooi dan een tot twee jaar se navorsing by Freie Universität Berlin en keer terug na China vir projekvoltooiing.

· Die PhD-titel sal uiteindelik deur die Chinese universiteit toegeken word.

English Language Requirements: It’s not a problem to do your PhD studies in English, particularly in the sciences. This year’s 2024 PhD offers all require English as a prerequisite.

In certain areas, German is required and helpful, like in philosophy or German studies. It depends mostly on the thesis’ subject and on the approval of the candidate’s supervisor. Please check the list of offered PhD positions and see the required language skills.

  • Baie goeie Engelsskills if English is the language of instruction for PhD studies. No prior knowledge of German is required in the following disciplines: Biologie, Biogeneeskunde, Chemie, Apteek, Aardwetenskappe, Wiskunde, Rekenaarwetenskap, Fisika, Aardwetenskappe en Veeartsenykunde
    Engelse Sertifikaat: IELTS-sertifikaatmet 'n algehele gradering van5 punteOFTOEFL-sertifikaatmet 'n totale telling van95 punte
  • Baie goeie Duitsskills if German is the language of instruction for PhD studies. Usually in the humanities and social sciences, depending on the professor’s requirements.
    Duitse sertifikaat: TestDaF-sertifikaatmet ten minste die graad 4 in al vier dele en 'n totale telling van ten minste16 punteOFDSH-2 sertifikaat.

Toetsvereistes: Freie Universität Berlin erken nie die CET nie. Die toets is nie buite China bekend nie. Die CSC vereis ook 'n IELTS- of TOEFL-toets.

FUB-CSC PhD-beurs Aansoekprosedure

How to apply: Twee aansoeke is nodig (aan Freie Universität en die CSC):

Application 1: Application to FUB to receive the necessary Invitation Letter for the CSC, issued by the university in the framework of the FUB-CSC Program (not issued by the professor!): FUB is advising about the program and the open positions offered by the professors, as well as processing the applications. Each application is to be submitted to FUB (not to the professor!) by January 4, 2024.

Application 2: Application to the CSC for a PhD scholarship: In the framework of the FUB-CSC Program, applicants will receive an invitation letter from Freie Universität Berlin/International Office (not from the professor!) following contact, an interview, and acceptance by the professor (between the end of January and mid-February). All accepted PhD candidates will receive the invitation letter by the end of February 2024.

Scholarship Link