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 Entrepreneurship”. The doctoral research will focus on the emergence, development, scaling, and impact of sustainable enterprises in the context of the just energy transition. The selected doctoral scholar will be supervised by Prof. Dr. Frank-Martin Belz from the Technical University of Munich (TUM School of Management).
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. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice)
Application requirements:
- Master’s degree in management or related fields (with a focus on entrepreneurship)
- 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 entrepreneurship research. The final candidates will be invited for an online interview with Prof. Dr. Frank-Martin Belz and his 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/rcQu9Jyoj11WXduc6 by 16 August 2026.
Contact:
If you have any questions regarding the announcement of the doctoral scholarship for “Sustainable Entrepreneurship”, feel free to contact Dr. Alice Alosi (Email: Alice.Alosi@tum.de).
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