Paul F. Lazarsfeld-Stipend

The Paul-Lazarsfeld-Gesellschaft e.V. supports the DGPuK Methods Division's early-career work and honours up to three students or graduates of communication studies each year for outstanding studies or theses (Bachelor's, Master's, Diplom or Magister) with a particular focus on research methods. Each stipend carries an earmarked €1,000 meant to pay for attending the division's annual conference, where the recipients present their work in a student panel. The call goes out every year alongside the call for the conference. For 2026 up to three stipends of €1,000 were offered for the conference in Cologne, 30 September to 2 October 2026; supervisors nominate, and the full thesis, an abstract and a review or letter of recommendation are submitted.