Applications Now Open for 10 PhD Scholarships in Germany: CGIAR++ Science and Impact Hub PhD Scholarship 2026 – Fully Funded Research Opportunity
Overview
The CGIAR++ Science and Impact Hub offers a doctoral scholarship programme supporting qualified candidates pursuing PhD research at a German university while engaging in agricultural, environmental, and sustainable development research. The initiative is hosted by the Landscape Alliance, represented in Germany through its CIFOR Europe Office, with CIFOR and ICRAF acting as CGIAR Research Centres. The current cycle awards 10 scholarships for projects connected to ongoing CGIAR++ research activities that address global challenges such as food security, agricultural transformation, climate change, biodiversity conservation, sustainable land management, and rural development.
Who can apply
The scholarship is open to applicants of any nationality, and German citizenship is not required, while candidates from CGIAR++ partner countries and female applicants are particularly encouraged to apply. Eligible applicants must hold an above-average Master's degree in Agricultural Sciences or related disciplines such as Biology, Geography, Sociology, Veterinary Medicine, Marine Biology, Forestry, Political Sciences, Law, Economics, or other related fields. Candidates must demonstrate sufficient English-language proficiency and be eligible to enrol in a PhD study programme at a German university.
Requirements
Applicants must establish a collaborative application structure known as a tridem, which involves the PhD candidate, a senior CGIAR++ scientist to provide scientific supervision, and a German university professor to provide academic supervision. Candidates must jointly develop their scientific research proposal with both supervisors before applying, secure a hosting arrangement with a CGIAR++ research centre, and obtain confirmation of joint doctoral supervision. Application documents include a signed letter of motivation of no more than one page, a signed and dated tabular curriculum vitae of maximum one page, a detailed scientific research proposal using the official programme template, a Master's degree certificate and official academic transcript, and a recognised English-language proficiency certificate such as TOEFL or IELTS.
Key dates
The application deadline is 30 November 2026.