Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main
About the funder
Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt am Main is a public law foundation with legal capacity and one of the largest universities in Germany. It was founded in 1914 by citizens for citizens and has been operated as an autonomous foundation university since 2008. Goethe University conducts research and teaching at an international level in five faculties (including biosciences, economics, humanities) as well as numerous central institutions. Through its central scholarship service, it facilitates scholarships and funding opportunities in cooperation with ministries, foundations, and public as well as private funding bodies.
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Mission & Vision
An excellent, international university in the digital age – knowledge for development, sustainability, and justice in the 21st century. Goethe University is an open-minded workshop of the future in the heart of Europe. Through internationally recognized research, professional teaching, and multidirectional transfer with society, politics, and business, it contributes to addressing global challenges and qualifies students and researchers to become future leaders with responsibility.
Target groups
The scholarship service of Goethe University is aimed at students, doctoral candidates, and researchers from all faculties of the university as well as international exchange students. Funding is provided particularly for outstanding academic achievements, innovative research projects, stays abroad, and scientific careers. The funding opportunities include travel cost subsidies, travel scholarships, doctoral awards, special programs for refugees, and specific target groups.