The PhD scholarship of the Avicenna Studienwerk, a German scholarship foundation (Studienwerk), supports doctoral candidates from all disciplines who, according to the website, combine strong academic performance with social commitment. This guide explains which support components the foundation names, when the next application phase starts and where you still have to ask for amounts and requirements yourself.
Short answer: The foundation supports doctoral candidates in all disciplines with a monthly stipend and a study-costs allowance. The start page gives no amounts. The application portal is currently closed, and according to the website the next application phase begins in January 2027 (last updated October 2026). The foundation also supports study stays abroad, conferences, internships and language courses abroad.
The most important points
- According to the website, the foundation supports academically strong and socially committed Muslim students and doctoral candidates in all disciplines.
- Financial support consists of a monthly stipend and a study-costs allowance.
- According to the website, there is additional support for stays abroad, conferences, internships and language courses abroad.
- The application portal is currently closed. The next application phase begins in January 2027.
- Amounts and concrete requirements are not on the start page. Check the subpage on the stipend or ask the foundation.
What does the Avicenna Studienwerk fund for doctoral candidates?
The start page describes the support in general terms. According to the website, doctoral candidates receive a monthly stipend and a study-costs allowance. The start page does not say what the allowance is for or how much it is. The same is true for the monthly stipend, whose amount is not stated there.
There is also support beyond the stipend. According to the website, the foundation helps with study stays abroad, conferences, internships and language courses abroad. For research stays abroad, this can cover a significant part of your costs. Whether and to what extent it applies to your project, you clarify with the foundation.
| Support component | Statement on the website | What you still need to clarify |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly stipend | Available, amount not on the start page | Ask for the amount and how it is calculated |
| Study-costs allowance | Available, amount not stated | Ask what it covers and how much it is |
| Stays abroad and conferences | Support according to the website | Check the scope and the application route |
| Internships and language courses abroad | Support according to the website | Check the scope and the application route |
Who can apply?
The start page names the target group as academically strong and socially committed Muslim students and doctoral candidates in all disciplines. The support is therefore open to doctoral candidates from every subject, provided they belong to the named target group. The start page does not say which final grade, which age limit or which phase of the doctorate is required.
For your own check, first read the subpage on applying for a stipend, and compare its requirements with your CV and your project. If you are unsure how you fit in, ask the foundation before you spend a lot of time on an application.
When does the next application phase start?
According to the start page, the application portal is currently closed. The next application phase begins in January 2027. The start page does not give an exact date within that month. If you want to apply, watch for the foundation’s announcement from December 2026 onwards.
The waiting time is useful. Documents for an application can usually be prepared before the portal opens. Typically this includes proof of your studies, a description of your doctoral project and information about your commitment. The portal and the subpage set out what is actually required.
How much do you receive, and how is it calculated?
The start page gives no amounts for the monthly stipend or the study-costs allowance. We therefore do not state a figure that the foundation has not published. This also applies to lump sums for stays abroad and conferences.
Do not base your financial planning on these figures until you have seen the amounts in writing or on the subpage. A comparison with a doctoral position helps you see the differences. A good starting point is our guide financing a PhD, which sets out the options side by side.
How does the Avicenna Studienwerk differ from other scholarship foundations?
The foundation ties its support explicitly to academic performance and social commitment. Other foundations share this focus too. The differences lie in the target group and in the support components. Compared with the Villigst scholarship, for example, the website of Villigst states amounts and exclusions much more concretely. More on that in our guide to the Villigst PhD scholarship (in German).
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply right now?
No. According to the start page, the application portal is currently closed. The next application phase begins in January 2027. Use the time to prepare your documents.
How high is the stipend?
The start page does not state the amount. The foundation only describes that it offers a monthly stipend and a study-costs allowance. Ask for the figure directly before you make a plan.
Are stays abroad funded as well?
According to the website, the foundation supports study stays abroad, conferences, internships and language courses abroad. How high the support is and how you apply for it needs to be clarified with the foundation.
Is the support only for doctoral candidates?
No. The start page describes the support for students and doctoral candidates. Whether the next application phase in January 2027 applies to your group, you can check in the portal.
What to do now
- Read the start page and the subpage on the stipend in full, so you know the requirements.
- Write down the open questions, for example about the amount of the stipend, the allowance and the funding for stays abroad.
- Contact the foundation. According to the website, the application hotline is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m. Ask there for the open amounts.
- Prepare your documents from December 2026 onwards, so you are ready when the portal opens in January 2027.
- Compare the support with a doctoral position before you decide.
Related guides
- PhD funding: position, scholarship or own savings compared
- How to apply for a scholarship: tips that impress
- Scholarships for students: types, providers, requirements
- Evangelisches Studienwerk Villigst: PhD scholarship overview
Sources: Avicenna Studienwerk, start page with information on support and the application phase (in German, retrieved October 2026); Evangelisches Studienwerk Villigst, Unser Stipendium für Promovierende (in German, for comparison, last changed 30.09.2026 according to the page)
Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice.
