The students and doctoral candidates supported under the program receive a scholarship for a course of study of their personal choice and according to their individual qualifications, which covers the necessary costs of the study or research stay (a monthly scholarship rate of currently EUR 992 for Master's students and EUR 1,400 for doctoral students; health, nursing care, accident and personal liability insurance; a travel allowance based on the country of origin or current country of residence; participation in a German language course - two, four or six months - depending on the language skills acquired to date and the language skills required for the intended study or doctoral project; other additional benefits).

Potential candidates cannot apply for the scholarship program independently, but are nominated by the MLU (the IO takes over this task). To be eligible for the program, potential candidates must be able to prove or credibly demonstrate a threat to their personal well-being or safety (e.g. physical violence, arrest, denial of civil and educational rights, etc.) and

• are in possession of educational certificates that allow access to a university and guarantee the completion of a desired degree program or research project according to the anabin database

• are not resident in Germany or another EU country at the time of nomination

Important note from the DAAD: A multiple nomination does not bring any advantages. One nomination per candidate is sufficient.

Further information on the program and nomination:  www.daad.de/de/in-deutschland-studieren/stipendien/daad-foerderprogramme/hilde-domin-programm/   

If you plan to begin your studies in the winter semester 2027/28, the following documents must be submitted by August 31, 2026:

• Valid passport of the applicant and any accompanying spouse and/or minor children (valid for at least one year on the day of the application deadline)

• Complete curriculum vitae in tabular form (max. 3 pages)

• Written explanation (1 to 2 pages) of the personal risk/endangerment situation

• Letter of motivation (1 to 2 pages) explaining the academic, professional and personal motives for completing a degree or doctorate at a German university

• Language certificates or proof of proficiency in English or German (corresponding to level B2 or higher of the CEFR), which are generally not older than two years at the time of application.

• School leaving certificates

• If applicable, proof of the current status of studies/degree

• If available, confirmation of eligibility to study at a German university or a written confirmation of supervision from the doctoral supervisor in Germany

Contact and nomination proposals to Dr. Heike Link: heike.link@remove-this.international.uni-halle.de

Researchers may not apply directly themselves.

Nominations must be submitted via the International Office, Dr Heike Link. All documents relating to the nominees must be sent to heike.link@international.uni-halle.de by August 1,  2026.

An extension of up to twelve months is possible under a co-funding model. The current programme documents and further information can be found on the Philipp Schwartz Initiative website.

The selection results are expected to be available by the end of November 2026.

Funding can commence on January 1, 2027.

The AvH also reminds applicants that vulnerability can also be demonstrated by a corresponding residence status in connection with an asylum procedure in the EU or by a detailed, personalised statement from a credible third party (e.g. non-governmental organisations). Please refer to the AvH’s guide on this matter.

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Albert Arzumanian comes from an Armenian family who were forced to flee to Russia in the 1990s due to the war. The experience of starting afresh in a new country shaped him from an early age and inspired in him a desire to forge his own path through education. In 2021, this path led him to Germany.

Mr Arzumanian studied economic mathematics at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree and a grade of 1.7. He is currently studying for a Master’s degree in mathematics, with a grade point average of 1.5. His focus is on numerical mathematics and the development of mathematical models to describe complex systems. Alongside his studies, he worked for several years as a student assistant at the Fraunhofer Institute in the field of solar energy and photovoltaics. He is currently undertaking an internship in the field of artificial intelligence at a consultancy firm.

Alongside his studies, he volunteers at VfL Halle 1896, helping with childcare, and is involved in the International Office’s buddy programme, where he supports international students upon their arrival in Germany. Previously, he worked as an interpreter and volunteered as a German teacher for refugees. As a member of the Mathematics Students’ Council, he helps organise day-to-day student life and facilitates communication between students and lecturers. As part of the "Lange Nacht der Wissenschaft", he gave a public talk, together with a fellow student, on how modern artificial intelligence works.

We would like to acknowledge this outstanding commitment.

Congratulations and all the best for your future!