The German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU) annually awards 60 doctoral scholarships to young scientists from all disciplines for carrying out research in the field of environmental protection.

Scholarships are awarded for three years. Each scholarship is initially awarded for a period of up to one year. After reviewing the progress of work is usually an extension of one year each. In addition to above-average university degree is expected from the chosen thesis topic that is of high relevance and can contribute to solving problems in environmental protection and nature conservation.