Ursula Ida LAPP Doctoral Scholarship
Call for Applications
The application period for the Ursula Ida LAPP Scholarship is now open!
The deadline for submitting application materials is 31 October 2026.
Since 2025, LAPP has been offering the Ursula Ida Lapp Doctoral Scholarship in cooperation with Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences, specifically for female doctoral candidates in STEM fields. The selection of scholarship recipients is carried out in close collaboration between HHN and LAPP. In addition to financial support, recipients benefit from non-material offerings, including membership in the exclusive women@LAPP network and participation in inspiring workshops and events.
Funding Amount
- €1,800 per month for a duration of 3 years
- plus €200 per month for health, accident, and personal liability insurance
- plus €150 per month as a child allowance, with an additional €50 per month for each further child
- plus additional allowances for material, travel, printing, and publication costs
Funding Duration
The funding period is a maximum of 3 years.
Eligibility Criteria
- Female
- Maximum 40 years of age
- Master's degree in a STEM field
- At least a good academic average
- Supervision commitment and recommendation from a professor at HHN
- Social engagement and/or commitment to environmental and climate protection
- Particular challenges, e.g. lived experience of displacement or migration, care responsibilities (e.g. caring for family members), financial or social disadvantage, long-term health condition or disability
- Place of residence and bank account in Germany (required for the transfer of scholarship funds)
Application Documents
- Curriculum vitae (tabular format)
- Letter of motivation (max. one A4 page)
- Exposé with a timeline (max. three A4 pages)
- Supervision commitment and recommendation from a professor at HHN
- Academic transcripts and certificates
Please send your complete application materials by the deadline of 31 October 2026 to Kristina Epple (kristina.epple@hs-heilbronn.de).
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Podcast with the First Scholarship Recipient
In this episode, we speak with Joanna Amor from LAPP and scholarship recipient Veronika Landhäußer from Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences about how companies can support young STEM talents and inspire more women to pursue careers in STEM. Veronika Landhäußer also shares insights into her research on virtual reality in alcohol addiction therapy, showcasing the remarkable diversity of modern STEM topics.
Please note: This video is only available in German.
Ursula Ida Lapp
Ursula Ida Lapp (1930–2021) was a pioneering entrepreneur and co-founder of the globally successful family business LAPP, which develops innovative cable and connectivity solutions. Following the early death of her husband, she took over the leadership of the company together with her sons and grew it into a global market leader — always guided by family values, sustainability, and a particular focus on equal opportunity. The scholarship bearing her name continues this commitment by supporting women on their path to a doctorate. It honours her legacy as a trailblazer and role model, and encourages recipients to pursue their dreams and goals with the same passion and determination that defined Ursula Ida Lapp.
