16. April 2026 – Dagmar Ganz

Fully funded mobility opportunites for TUBAF doctoral candidates

Two fully funded mobility opportunities in Poland offer TUBAF doctoral candidates the chance to gain international experience, broaden perspectives, and expand their academic networks.

Find more information via the following links:

https://tu-freiberg.de/en/events/hackathon-introduction-lca-silesian-university-technology

https://tu-freiberg.de/en/events/intertechdoc-2026-phd-workshop-conference

Applications for both events are open until 22 April 2026.

02. February 2026 – Dagmar Ganz

Apply till 1st of March for the German Thesis Award

The German Thesis Award, presented by the Körber Foundation, honours the best doctoral graduates in Germany from all disciplines each year. The award focuses on the broader social relevance of a particular piece of research. Applications must be submitted in German.

You can find out more about the terms and conditions of participation here:
https://koerber-stiftung.de/projekte/deutscher-studienpreis/teilnehmen/

19. January 2026 – Dagmar Ganz

Applications for Saxon State Scholarships for Doctoral Studies are open until 10 February 2026.

The TU Bergakademie Freiberg is offering Saxon State Scholarships for doctoral studies at the start of funding on 1 April 2026.

The funding period is up to three years. Doctoral students who do not receive any other public or private funding are eligible for funding. The doctorate may already have begun.

Please refer to the call for applications for full details. These can be found here.

06. January 2026 – Dagmar Ganz

Apply Now: KlarText-Preis for Science Communication

The KlarText-Prize for Science Communication recognises PhD graduates who can explain their research clearly and precisely without using jargon. Awarded by the Klaus Tschira Foundation, the prize recognises outstanding examples of successful science communication.

The focus is on communicating complex research results in a way that is understandable beyond one’s own academic community.

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