There is no need for correspondence for a doctorate in Europe. The fund is defined for the doctoral position, and if you have the conditions, you apply, and if you are qualified, interviews and then acceptance.
A position is also a doctoral position that is defined by one or more professors with a specific subject. Usually (except England) they are full fund. Even if the amount is not mentioned in the text of the position and nothing is mentioned! Each position has a series of descriptions and requirements that you can apply for if you have them. For applying, they usually ask for educational certificates, CV and motivation (updated with that position). The application is also free.
In my opinion, it is better to send an email to a professor so that he can support you. Maybe it will increase the luck a little. But for a doctorate, it is very rare that I don’t have a position now, or I don’t have funds now, or this is the link to the position, check if you can get it. Although you still have time, it is good to email and communicate with the professors.
Doctoral program doesn’t mean much here. Do you want to come and work on something? Ok, bring your own expenses. Because Germany and some countries do not have tuition. Almost most professors are ok with this and you can get admission quickly. But the problem is that programs don’t have funds. But with this acceptance, you can apply separately for scholarships such as DAAD and DFG for Germany and other countries, which is the essence of the competition.
This post is written by MmMohammadi