Re-entry Scholarships

The re-entry scholarship program in Saxony is aimed at male and female scientists who wish to resume their academic careers after a family-related interruption or a qualified professional activity outside of the university. The goal is to increase the proportion of women in leadership positions in research and teaching and to strengthen scientific qualification in Saxony.

The funding program supports specific scientific projects and measures aimed at completing doctorates and habilitations or serving as preparation for a university appointment. The focus is particularly on resuming work after an interruption, especially in the natural sciences and engineering.

Funding is granted as a subsidy in the form of scholarships. The amount of the scholarship varies depending on the project and can be supplemented by a family allowance. The funding period is limited depending on the type of scholarship, with extensions possible under certain circumstances.

To receive funding, applicants must meet specific scientific and personal requirements, including academic achievements, reasons for interruption, and age limits. There are also regulations regarding other funding and reporting obligations to the university and the granting authority.

Applications for re-entry scholarships must be submitted to the Graduate Commission of the respective university in Saxony. There are specific deadlines for applications, and approval is granted after an assessment by an extended Graduate Commission.

The funding program is based on a specific guideline from the Saxon State Ministry for Science and Arts and further budgetary provisions of the Free State of Saxony, which form the legal basis for granting the scholarships.