BMS Scholarship helps outstanding bachelor’s graduates enter a Master’s-to-PhD pathway at the Berlin Mathematical School, offering scholarship-supported Phase I places for the 2027 intake. The BMS Scholarship targets applicants who will complete a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics by summer 2027 and need funding to continue into doctoral research.
The scholarship is offered by the Berlin Mathematical School, a joint doctoral pathway across Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Technische Universität Berlin, with links to the MATH+ Cluster of Excellence and access to supervisors across these institutions.
BMS Scholarship Benefits
- 10 scholarship-supported places available in Phase I
- Mentoring
- Research seminars
- Professional-development activities
- Language and soft-skills training
- Support for research stays, conferences and academic travel where funding is available
- Access to supervisors across FU Berlin, HU Berlin and TU Berlin
- Opportunities within the MATH+ research environment
BMS Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Students who will have completed a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics by summer 2027 can apply to Phase I
- Phase I entry: Bachelor’s graduates
- Phase II entry: Master’s graduates
- Phase II admission requires applicants to secure funding for at least three years
Required Documents
- Personal Statement / Motivation letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- all University transcripts and degrees
- Proof of proficiency in English
- two Letters of Recommendation
- (for Phase II) Research statement detailing a project you would like to work on for your doctoral dissertation
How to Apply for BMS Scholarship
- Choose Phase I or Phase II first.
- Identify your mathematical research interests and match them with BMS/MATH+ research areas.
- Prepare your academic transcripts and degree certificates.
- Write a focused statement of purpose explaining why BMS and Berlin fit your research direction.
- Prepare your research-interest statement or proposal where required.
- Arrange two reference letters from academics who can evaluate your mathematical ability.
- Provide English-language evidence if required.
- Submit by December 1, 2026 if you need a Phase I scholarship.
- If applying without BMS funding, use the second-round deadline of April 1, 2027.
- Phase II applicants should also actively investigate supervisors and funded PhD vacancies rather than waiting for BMS alone to find financing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the BMS Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and how to apply for the Berlin Mathematical School Phase I and Phase II routes.
What is the BMS Scholarship for 2027?
The BMS Scholarship for 2027 refers to scholarship-supported Phase I places at the Berlin Mathematical School, which offers a Master’s-to-PhD pathway across Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Technische Universität Berlin. For 2027, 10 Phase I places with scholarship funding are available.
Who can apply for Phase I scholarships?
Students who will have completed a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics by summer 2027 can apply to Phase I. Phase I covers advanced Master’s-level preparation leading toward doctoral research and includes the scholarship-supported places.
What is the application deadline for scholarship-supported places?
The first application round for scholarship-supported Phase I places runs from October 1 to December 1, 2026. Applicants who require Phase I scholarship support must submit by December 1, 2026.
Can Master’s graduates get BMS funding through Phase II?
Master’s graduates apply to Phase II, where BMS acts as a matchmaking platform. Phase II is not described as automatic fully funded; applicants must secure doctoral funding (typically for at least three years) via a supervisor, research project, or external scholarship.
How many funded places are available in Phase I?
BMS lists 10 Phase I places with scholarship funding for the 2027 intake. These funded places are attached to the December 1, 2026 application round.
What kinds of research areas are supported by BMS?
BMS supports a broad range of mathematics research areas, including Geometry and Topology; Algebraic Geometry and Number Theory; Stochastics and Mathematical Finance; Discrete Mathematics and Optimization; Discrete Geometry; Numerical Mathematics; Applied Analysis; and Mathematics for Artificial Intelligence.
What non-funding support does BMS offer?
Beyond funding, BMS provides mentoring, research seminars, professional-development activities, language and soft-skills training, and support for research stays, conferences and academic travel where funding is available. The MATH+ environment also enables cross-group collaboration.
What is the second application round and its deadline?
A second round opens from March 1 to April 1, 2027. This round is for general admission without BMS scholarship funding, so applicants not requiring BMS funding may use the April 1, 2027 deadline.
How should I prepare my application materials?
Applicants should prepare academic transcripts and degree certificates, a focused statement of purpose explaining fit with BMS, a research-interest statement or proposal where required, two academic reference letters, and English-language evidence if needed. Matching research interests to BMS/MATH+ areas is essential.
Where do I submit my application?
Applications are submitted online through the BMS online portal. The official application link provided by BMS is https://www.math-berlin.de/application as the portal for Phase I and Phase II applications.
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