Resource Nexus for Sustainability Transformations – NEXtra Doctoral Scholarship Programme 2026
Description
Qualifications
- Excellent academic profile including a Master’s degree with an equivalent grade of 2.5 or better according to the German system;
- The Master’s degree must be completed at the beginning of the scholarship, but should not be older than six (6) years at the beginning of the doctoral research;
- At least two years of related to the selected topic work experience after the first academic degree (typically, a Bachelor’s degree);
- At the time of the application deadline, applicants may not have been in Germany for longer than fifteen (15) months;
- Sound scientific background knowledge and methodological competencies that specifically relate to the selected topic;
- First experiences in conducting preferably trans-/interdisciplinary research (e.g., research-oriented master thesis, research, or consultancy-related employment);
- Strong interest and previous academic/ work experience related to at least one of the following three fields: (1) sustainability/ sustainable development; (2) development cooperation and/or (3) the Resource Nexus;
- Capacity to structure complex tasks; strong analytical abilities;
- Excellent writing skills and presentation skills;
- Strong planning, organisation and time management skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and efficiently in different contexts (e.g., academia, UN system);
- Must be flexible with the ability to establish priorities and work within prescribed timeframes;
- An excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated by the ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
- Demonstrated proficiency in English is required;
- Knowledge of German and/or another UN official working language is an asset.
- List of eligible countries
Type: Learning opportunity
Location: Dresden, Sachsen, Germany
Organization: United Nations University
Deadline: June 5, 2025
External website link: https://careers.unu.edu/o/nextra-2026
