*Copy of the news post from the SEED Center website. Copied on 29 September 2025, at 2:11 p.m.*
The Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies (CRSES) at Stellenbosch University, South Africa, in collaboration with the TUM SEED Center, Germany, is pleased to announce a call for applications for a doctoral scholarship in Sustainable Energy Entrepreneurship.
This fully funded scholarship runs for four years (1 February 2026 – 31 January 2030) and offers:
- Enrollment at Stellenbosch University (South Africa) as the main study location
- Possibility for co-supervision by Prof. Dr. Frank-Martin Belz, Director of the TUM SEED Center (Germany)
- Monthly stipend and research funding
- International mobility grants to TUM and SEED partner universities
- Coverage of conference participation
The PhD research will focus on scaling and the impact of sustainable enterprises in the mini-grid sector, contributing to Sustainable Development Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy for All by 2030. The research is connected to the Living Labs established across SEED Centers and collaborating partners.
Eligibility requirements include:
- Master’s degree (obtained within the last six years) in sustainable energies, business management (with a focus on entrepreneurship), or related fields
- Research or professional experience at the intersection of management and sustainable energies
- Excellent academic track record and proficiency in English
- Citizenship from one of the eligible countries in the Global South
📅 Application deadline: 31 October 2025 📅
Applicants are required to complete two steps:
- Submit an application via the Stellenbosch University system
- Fill out the application form via Google Forms
Both steps are compulsory. Failure to complete either will result in disqualification.
Qualified women and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The final selection will be made by the SEED Center Selection Commission, in line with DAAD criteria.
📖 Read the official announcement on the CRSES Website
📄 Find the complete announcement in PDF format down below.
For questions, please contact: crses(at)sun.ac.za
