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  TUM ENERGISE Center Announcement of Doctoral Scholarship “Sustainable Energy…

  Posted by Jessie Croteau on July 30, 2026 at 8:59 am

  TUM ENERGISE Center Announcement of Doctoral Scholarship “Sustainable Energy Governance”

  
  

  Call for Applications

  
  

  The TUM ENERGISE Center is a partnership between the Technical University of Munich and four

  South African universities: the University of the Witwatersrand, the University of Johannesburg,

  Tshwane University of Technology, and the University of Venda. It promotes interdisciplinary

  research combining engineering, entrepreneurship, and policy to advance a just energy transition in

  South Africa. The Center is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the

  German Federal Foreign Office (Line A), and the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and

  Space (Line B).

  This call invites highly qualified and motivated candidates from South Africa to apply for the doctoral

  scholarship in “Sustainable Energy Governance”. The doctoral research will focus on the

  governance structures and policy instruments that contribute to a just energy transition in South

  Africa. The selected doctoral scholar will be supervised by Prof. Dr. Miranda Schreurs from the

  Technical University of Munich (TUM School of Governance).

  The ENERGISE doctoral scholarship includes a monthly stipend of EUR 1300, research mobility of

  EUR 2000 and stay between South Africa and Germany, and insurance support. The scholarship

  program runs for 3 years, from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029. ENERGISE doctoral scholars

  are expected to:

  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to the work as a doctoral student.

  • Participate and contribute to the activities of the TUM ENERGISE Center

  • Engage in academic exchange (i.e., visit and collaborate with partner universities)

  • Present research at leading international conferences and publish in leading international academic journals (e.g. Energy Policy)

  Application requirements:

  • Master’s degree in political science, sustainability or related fields (with a focus on energy or sustainability policy and politics)

  • Excellent academic track record

  • Extracurricular skills, social engagement, and strong motivation

  • South African citizen or permanent South African resident

  Qualified women and individuals with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply. Based on the

  applications, some candidates will be invited to a task assignment in sustainable energy governance

  research. The final candidates will be invited for an online interview with Prof. Dr. Miranda Schreurs

  and her team. The Selection Commission of the TUM ENERGISE Center will make the final decision

  in line with DAAD criteria.

  To apply, please upload your CV, a strong letter of motivation highlighting the fit to the TUM

  ENERGISE Center, and certificates, including the transcript of records through the online form:

  https://forms.gle/WDHT4uRYAigqbMBw8 by 31 August 2026.

  If you have any questions regarding the announcement of the doctoral scholarship for “Sustainable

  Energy Governance,” feel free to contact Dr. Dörte Ohlhorst (doerte.ohlhorst@hfp.tum.de) or Prof.

  Miranda Schreurs (Miranda.schreurs@hfp.tum.de).

  TUM ENERGISE Center, Technical University of Munich, Alte Akademie 14, 85354 Freising,

  Germany, http://www.energise.tum.de

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