Leuphana University of Lüneburg, is offering PhD Scholarships in Psychology: Get €1,650 per month, with additional allowances for children
PhD Scholarships in Psychology
Leuphana University of Lüneburg
Application Deadline: May 15, 2025
Leuphana University of Lüneburg, particularly the School of Management & Technology, is offering PhD scholarships in psychology to support the development of young academic talent. The scholarships are available for applicants with a focus on work, organizational, and economic psychology, or related fields such as organizational behavior, strategy, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Successful candidates will be admitted to doctoral studies starting between October 1 and December 31, 2025.
Scholarship Details
- Duration: Initial 1-year funding, extendable for up to 3 years. For candidates with children under 13 years old or dependent relatives, an additional 12 months may be granted.
- Amount: €1,650 per month, with additional allowances for children, where applicable.
- Work Restrictions: Additional professional work is limited to 8 hours per week on average across the year.
- Expectations: Recipients will pursue empirical PhD projects aligned with Leuphana’s research areas in entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and sustainable management. Active participation in doctoral programs, colloquia, and conferences is required.
- Research Output: The dissertation can be either a cumulative bundle of co-authored papers or a monograph. The project should be written in English and contribute to current international debates in psychology.
Research Environment
- Research Focus: Candidates will engage in research focused on work, organizational, or business psychology. The PhD projects should employ quantitative or mixed research methods.
- Supportive Environment: Candidates will benefit from workshops, seminars, and access to research centers such as the Center for Evidence-based Entrepreneurship Development (CEED) or the Digital Transformation Research Center.
- Supervision and Networking: PhD students will receive expert supervision and financial support for attending conferences, workshops, and research stays.
- Collaboration: Active involvement in the vibrant academic community, including participation in national and international research events.
Eligibility Requirements
- Educational Qualifications: An above-average Master’s degree (or close to completion by November 2025) in industrial and organizational psychology or a related field, along with a Bachelor’s degree (both following the Bologna process).
- Research Skills: Familiarity with quantitative or mixed research methods, typically acquired through previous studies.
- Language Proficiency: Ability to participate in English-speaking academic debates and research projects.
- Diversity Encouragement: Applicants from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply, and preference will be given to equally qualified candidates from these groups.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit the following documents in English, combined into one PDF file:
- Motivation Letter: Including a brief explanation of why you are interested in pursuing a PhD and why you chose a specific faculty member from the Entrepreneurship, Management & Innovation (EMI) group as a potential supervisor.
- PhD Project Proposal (Max. 3 pages): A detailed description of your proposed empirical study, including the research question, its significance, theoretical contributions, methodology (quantitative or mixed methods), and a timeline for completing the project within 3 years.
- CV: An up-to-date CV, including your academic background and research experience.
- Diplomas: Legally attested copies of your Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees (translations required if not in English or German).
- Transcript of Records: A record of your Master’s coursework and grades.
- References or Employment Contracts: Documentation of any prior academic or research-related employment.
- Proof of English Proficiency: Certificates or evidence of coursework completed in English.
Application Submission
Please send your application via email (without a photo) to:
Leuphana Universität Lüneburg
Studierendenservice
Universitätsallee 1
21335 Lüneburg
Email: [email protected]
Subject: “PhD in Psychology”
For any content-related questions, contact Prof. Dr. Laura Venz at [email protected].
Leuphana University of Lüneburg encourages diversity and equal opportunities, particularly for applicants from underrepresented groups. Individuals with disabilities will be given preferential consideration if they meet the necessary qualifications.
