The Bauhaus-Universität Weimar awards scholarships and funding of varying duration to early stage researchers on a regular basis. The Bauhaus Research School provides advice on the wide range of funding options to support doctoral candidates and Post-Docs of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar.
STUDENTS can find scholarships at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar here.
+++ NEW: SPORT-STEM SCHOLARSHIP for STEM students committed to sports +++
Application deadline: August 31, 2026
In addition, a wide range of funding institutions provide scholarships for young researchers, for example the 13 organizations for the promotion of young talent, funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). Other scholarship donors can be found via scholarship databases.
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Annually, several calls for applications are published at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar for alumni, young researchers, artists and designers in the winter semester.
- The application deadline for 26/27 was 31 January 2026.
- Scholarships usually start in April.
- Calls for applications for 27/28 will start in December 2026 at the latest.
SCHOLARSHIPS (status of Jan. 26)
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ALUMNI
- Start-Up Scholarships for a Doctorate for Bauhaus alumni (suspended for '26)
- Bridge Scholarship for starting a doctorate for female graduates
Thüringer Graduiertenförderung (artistic/design project by alumni; NO doctorate)
DOCTORAL CANDIDATES
- Thüringer Graduiertenförderung (doctoral projects)
Doctoral Degree Completion Scholarships for women (3 months)
- Bauhaus Doctoral Scholarships (suspended for '26)
- Re-entry Scholarships for doctoral candidates after a break (suspended for '26)
POSTDOCS
- Bauhaus-Postdoc-Scholarships for Bauhaus postdocs (suspended for '26)
- Thuringian Program for female postdocs (ends in '25)
- Bridge Scholarshipfor female postdocs (ends in '25)
Doctoral candidates may submit applications for partial funding for various components of their projects – e.g. research trips, material costs, conferences or exhibitions – through internal or external funding institutions. Some of these grants are also available to undergraduates, Alumni or other researchers such as postdocs. Depending on the funding scheme, calls for applications are issued once or several times a year.
So it’s best to find out as early as possible about the call periods, application deadlines and the specific funding conditions!
Funding at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar
I would like to publish.
Open Access Publication Fund
- Funding is available for open-access journals, covering up to €2,000 per article.
- The applicant must be the »corresponding author« and will be responsible for the payment of publication processing charges.
- This funding applies to pure open-access journals or journals that have a transformation agreement with Bauhaus-Universität Weimar.
- The article must be published under a Creative Commons (CC) license.
Contact: dana.horch[at]uni-weimar.de
I am looking for specific support for women and gender equality issues.
Equal Opportunity Office’s Fund for the Advancement of Women
1. Funding for female and/or TIN* PhD students and postdocs:
- Funding is available for material costs related to research and projects, as well as financial support for publications.
- Maximum funding amount: €1,000
2. Funding for projects:
a) Teaching/research associates and artistic associates are eligible to apply
- Projects aimed at increasing the representation of women and/or TIN* students in STEM degree programs.
- Maximum funding amount: €2,000
b) Projects focused on gender within coursework and research.
- Projects and initiatives related to gender studies and the integration of gender perspectives into academic studies, coursework, and research (with an emphasis on long-term and sustainable integration).
- Interdisciplinary initiatives are highly encouraged.
- Maximum funding amount: €2,000
Contact: Equal Opportunity Office, gleichstellungsbuero[at]uni-weimar.de
Link to the call for proposals (deadline: 31 May 2026)
I am presenting my Ph.D. research at a conference or exhibit abroad.
Fund for Conference Travel from the Equality Office
Funding is available for:
- female and/or TIN* students, PhD candidates, postdocs, and academic and artistic associates at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar
- active participation in conferences and exhibits in Germany and abroad
- conference fees, accommodation and travel expenses
- Funding amount: max. €500.00
Contact: Equal Opportunity Office, gleichstellungsbuero[at]uni-weimar.de
Link to the call for applications (deadline: 31 May 2026)
I would like to teach abroad or undertake further training.
Funding via the International Office
1. Blended Intensive Programmes (BIP)
Funding is available for:
- Academic staff (minimum teaching appointment)
- hybrid international teaching projects involving at least 3 European countries, including a stay of at least 5 days at the host partner university
- Stays abroad with Erasmus funding
Application deadlines:
- for BIP courses in the winter semester: 15 June
- for BIP courses in the summer semester: 15 December
Contact: Renée Härtel, International Office bip[at]uni-weimar.de
Link to the call for applications
2. Trips to (potential) partner universities abroad
Funding is available for:
- Visits to (potential) partner universities within the EU, in Norway, Liechtenstein or Turkey
- Staff, academic staff (minimum: teaching appointment)
Contact: Christian Kästner, International Office christian.kaestner[at]uni-weimar.de
3. Further training at partner universities abroad
- for staff as Staff Mobility (including a flat-rate allowance for accommodation and travel costs)
- for enrolled students as a study visit: participation in seminars/courses at the partner university (learning agreement required)
- preferably within the BAUHAUS4EU Alliance
If you are interested, please contact the Bauhaus Research School first: research-school[at]uni-weimar.de
4. Internships abroad
- For enrolled PhD students
- up to 12 months
- Full-time placements in companies, social facilities, NGOs, universities, etc.
- Stay abroad with Erasmus funding
If you are interested, please contact the Bauhaus Research School first: research-school[at]uni-weimar.de
I have a business idea and would like to set up my own business.
Funding from the Startup Hub »neudeli«
1. neudeli fellowship
- Workspace and networking opportunities with other start-up founders
- Financial support of up to 2,500 euros
- Personalised coaching and workshops
2. neudeli empowHER
- 10-month programme featuring workshops, coaching and events
- A budget of up to 2,000 euros for materials, a grant where applicable, and workspace
- Mentors
Link to the calls for applications
Contact: Startup Hub »neudeli«, neudeli[at]uni-weimar.de
External funding (selection)
I would like to spend some time conducting research abroad.
DAAD research grants
- Funding is available for research stays abroad whilst undertaking a doctorate in Germany
- Duration: 1 to 12 months
Application periods: usually 3 per year (May/June, Oct/Nov, Feb/March); the scholarship commences no earlier than 6 months after the application deadline
- Special requirements apply to PhD projects in the fields of study in the arts and in Architecture (Architecture)
Link to the call for applications
Further country-specific funding opportunities
- Offers from the DAAD and other funding organisations via the DAAD scholarship database
- Arts residencies worldwide via the Res Artis database: Worldwide Network of Arts Residencies
I would like to attend a conference abroad.
DAAD Conference Travel Programme
- Funding is available for active participation in conferences (accepted papers)
- Applications may be submitted at any time, subject to the specified lead time
- Primary application documents (questionnaire, CV, abstract, and most recent academic transcript) must be submitted no later than 120 days before the start of the event
- Secondary application documents (event details, confirmation of paper acceptance) must be submitted no later than 30 days before the start of the event
- The amount of funding depends on the type of participation (online vs. in-person) and distance
Link to the call for applications
Travel funding from the FAZIT Foundation
- Eligible applicants are doctoral candidates in financial need who were no older than 28 at the start of their doctorate and have been studying for their doctorate for no longer than 4 years
- Funding covers, amongst other things, participation fees, travel and accommodation costs. Meal costs or daily allowances are not provided.
- Application documents must be submitted at least six weeks prior to the trip's start date.
Link to the call for applications
I would like to publish my work.
German Association of Female Academics
Funding is available for female doctoral candidates pursuing academic careers, particularly those in disciplines where women are underrepresented.
Innovative topics, ideally with a gender-related focus
Publications that address social issues and use language accessible to a general audience while being gender-inclusive.
Documents to be submitted include, amongst others, an abstract, a personal statement, expert reports, a publishing offer or contract
- Application deadline: 15 April / 15 October
Link to the call for applications
The Boehringer Ingelheim Siblings Foundation for the Humanities
- Funding is available for humanities dissertations, e.g. in art and Media Studies, which have been awarded a grade of at least magna cum laude
- as well as other monographs and editions, symposium proceedings and anthologies
- Printed editions (accompanied by eBooks)
- Application deadlines: 15 February and 15 August
Link to the call for applications
Kunstfonds Foundation
- Funding is available for analogue and digital, German-language individual publications by (non-enrolled) visual artists
- Minimum personal contribution of 10%
- Applications must be submitted before the project begins (i.e. no commissions or expenditure on the publication have yet taken place)
- Applications can generally be submitted once a year at the start of the respective year
In addition, a wide range of funding institutions provide scholarships for young researchers, for example the 13 organizations for the promotion of young talent, funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
Other scholarship donors can be found via scholarship databases.