CISPA Software Lab PhD Scholarship 2026 at University of Stuttgart
Scholarship Value
Winning this opportunity means entering one of Euro ope’s most competitive security and AI research environments with full professional employment benefits. Selected PhD students receive: Competitive salary of approximately €4,600 per month (Bund E13 pay scale, first year) Fully funded PhD employment at CISPA Helmholtz Center Opportunity to earn a doctorate from the University of Stuttgart 30 days of paid leave per year with regular 40-hour work weeks English as the official working language (German not required) Access to a world-leading research ecosystem in privacy, AI, and security Strong career pathways into top companies like Google, Microsoft, IBM, and elite academic roles High quality of life in Stuttgart, one of Germany’s most culturally rich and livable cities
Scholarship Information
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Type
Fully Funded
Degree Level
postgraduate-by-rese...
Intake
2027, 2026, 2025
Nationality
International
Deadline
February
Policy
Fully Funded
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Eligibility criteria
If you are looking for a fully funded PhD opportunity in Germany with a strong monthly salary, world-class research environment, and English-speaking lab culture, the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security and the University of Stuttgart are now inviting applications for PhD students to join their highly respected Software Lab. This is not just a standard doctoral admission call — it is a paid PhD research position offering international applicants the chance to work at the cutting edge of software engineering, artificial intelligence, programming languages, and cybersecurity, while living in one of Germany’s most advanced academic cities.
Discipline Applicable
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Computer & IT
Engineering & Technology
Stuttgart
Stuttgart