DAAD Doctoral Scholarship Programmes: The DAAD Doctoral Scholarship Programmes offers fully funded scholarships for international students to pursue their doctoral degrees at state or state-recognized institutions in Germany. Supported by the German Federal Foreign Office, this program provides significant financial assistance for research projects across various academic fields.
Designation
DAAD Doctoral Scholarships 2026
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Funding Organisation | German Federal Foreign Office |
| Degree Level | Doctoral studies |
| Scholarship Value | €17,260 for doctoral projects |
| Monthly Stipend | €1,300 |
| Application Deadline | 24 September 2025 |
| Additional Benefits | Health insurance, travel allowance, research allowance |
Research Area
The scholarship supports research projects in a wide range of fields including, but not limited to, arts and sciences.
Location
Germany
Eligibility/Qualification
To be eligible for the DAAD Doctoral Scholarship Programmes, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must not have graduated more than six years before the application deadline.
- If already enrolled in a doctoral program, the start of the doctorate should be no longer than three years ago.
- Must not have resided in Germany for more than 15 months by the application deadline.
- A Bachelor’s and Master’s degree (preferably 2nd class upper division) is required.
- Competence in the German language is usually necessary, especially for the arts, unless the project is conducted in English.
- Language courses of 4-6 months may be incorporated.
Description
The DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) offers a prestigious scholarship program aimed at providing international students the opportunity to complete their doctoral degrees in Germany. The scholarship includes a monthly stipend of €1,300, health insurance coverage, and various allowances. Participants will also have access to additional resources such as research funds and potential family benefits.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the scholarship webpage.
- Select your country of citizenship under the ‘application procedure’.
- Submit all required documents before the application deadline.
- Required documents include:
- Online application form
- Europass CV
- List of publications (if applicable)
- Letter of motivation (1-2 pages)
- Research proposal and schedule
- Letter of admission to a study program
- University degree certificates and transcripts
- Supporting letter of recommendation
- Proof of English proficiency
Last Date to Apply
24 September 2025
Explore this invaluable opportunity to enhance your academic and research career in Germany!
