Thuringia Scholarship

The Thuringia Scholarship supports prospective specialist doctors during their training in outpatient and/or inpatient phases with a monthly grant of €250 (pro rata for part-time). Eligible for funding are physicians who complete their specialist training in Thuringia in one of the specialties defined by the Foundation for the Promotion of Outpatient Medical Care. The program's goal is to retain young medical professionals in the Free State of Thuringia in the long term and thus ensure needs-based outpatient care. The funding extends over a maximum of 60 to 72 months and begins the month following the application submission. The funds are granted as a subsidy and have been tax-free since 2021, provided they are paid as a lump sum for the training period.

For the application, the completed application form, a training certificate from the Thuringian State Medical Association, and the valid statute as a basis are required. Applications can be submitted at any time and are reviewed by the Foundation. In addition to financial support, each scholarship recipient commits to working for at least four years with a minimum of 20 hours per week in contracted medical care in the Free State of Thuringia after completing their training. In this way, the Thuringia Scholarship contributes to strengthening local practices and ensuring high-quality medical care across the region.