DAAD Rosa Luxemburg Scholarship in Germany
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The Rosa Luxemburg Foundation is inviting qualified candidates to apply for the 2026 DAAD Rosa Luxemburg Scholarship.
The fully funded Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Scholarship offers an annual grant of €16,800 to cover living and research expenses, including health benefits.
This post is a detailed guide on the requirements of the scholarship as well as how to apply for it.
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Applications for the DAAD Rosa Luxemburg Scholarship 2026 are now open for domestic and international students.
The RLF is a political educational organisation closely affiliated with DIE LINKE (The Left Party), which awards scholarships to international students planning to obtain a doctorate or carry out a doctoral research stay in Germany.
The sponsorship is based on the Foundation’s political values: social justice and solidarity in particular.
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Scholarship Requirements
To be considered for the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Scholarship 2026, you must satisfy the following criteria:
enrolment at a state or state-recognised higher education institution in Germany
supervision by a university lecturer in Germany
very good graduate degree
social engagement in line with the values of the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation
proficiency in German at a B2 level (proof required)
Benefits
The Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Scholarship Department awards grants to foreign students (Master's only) and PhD students who are temporarily residing in Germany for study or research purposes.
Doctoral candidates receive a grant of 1,400 EUR each month plus a mobility allowance of 100 EUR and a further lump sum of 20 EUR.
2 years, with the option to extend the period twice for 6 months for academic or technical reasons, and up to another year due to illness, disability or parental leave.
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How to Apply
To apply for the DAAD Rosa Luxembourg Scholarship 2026, interested and qualified applicants should;
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Click on the button below to visit the scholarship application page
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Proceed to submit your application before the deadline.
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Further information on the application procedure can be found here.
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