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PhD Scholarship Opportunity: Economics & Behavioral Sciences – University of Erfurt

HIRING FOR
Research Fellow
IN THE FIELD OF
Interdisciplinary
SALARY

Approximately INR 1.53 lakh per month

POSTED ON
24/09/2026
LAST DATE
24/11/2026
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ABOUT THIS POSITION

PhD Scholarship Opportunity: Economics & Behavioral Sciences – University of Erfurt

  • Institution: University of Erfurt

  • Research Centre: Center for Empirical Research in Economics and Behavioral Sciences (CEREB)

  • Faculty: Faculty of Economics, Law and Social Sciences

  • Opportunity Type: PhD Scholarship

  • Research Area: Economics, Behavioral Sciences and Decision-Making

  • Funding: Approximately INR 1.53 lakh per month

  • Scholarship Duration: 3 years, with funding possible for a maximum of 4 years

  • Funding Start Date: April 1, 2027; no later than July 1, 2027

  • Location: Erfurt, Germany

  • Application Deadline: November 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM CET

Overview of the Opportunity

The Center for Empirical Research in Economics and Behavioral Sciences (CEREB) at the University of Erfurt invites applications from outstanding candidates for PhD scholarships supported by the University of Erfurt.

CEREB offers an interdisciplinary research environment combining scientific theory with rigorous empirical methods to investigate human decision-making, behavior, and social outcomes.

Research Areas

PhD candidates may connect with researchers working in areas including:

  • Behavioral Economics

  • Econometrics

  • Social and Health Psychology

  • Organizational Psychology

  • Organization and Management

  • Corporate and Business Ethics

  • Corporate Governance

  • Individual and Group Decision-Making

  • Child Decision-Making

  • Medical Decision-Making

  • Health Communication

The centre also supports research examining rationality, bounded rationality, heuristics, organizational decision processes, and decision-making across the life span.

Scholarship & Funding

  • Monthly Scholarship: Approximately INR 1.53 lakh

  • Initial Scholarship Period: 3 years

  • Maximum Funding Period: 4 years

  • Family Allowance for First/One Child: Approximately INR 32,745 per month

  • Additional Child Allowance: Approximately INR 16,373 per month for each further child

  • Funding Start: April 1, 2027, or no later than July 1, 2027

Research & Academic Environment

Successful candidates will have access to:

  • A structured graduate programme.

  • Current interdisciplinary research projects.

  • Researchers from Economics, Psychology, Management and related disciplines.

  • International research collaborations.

  • Research facilities supporting theoretically grounded empirical work.

  • Opportunities to participate in CEREB’s interdisciplinary academic community.

Candidate Profile

CEREB is seeking excellent PhD candidates interested in interdisciplinary research on human behaviour and decision-making.

Applicants should have research interests that align with one or more of the centre’s academic areas, particularly Economics, Behavioral Sciences, Psychology, Management, Ethics, Governance, or Decision Sciences.

The source information provided does not specify detailed degree or admission requirements; candidates should consult the official announcement for complete eligibility criteria.

Application Process

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