DAAD Doctoral Scholarships: This prestigious scholarship program, funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, offers international students the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree at state-recognized institutions of higher education or non-university research institutes in Germany. The scholarship provides comprehensive funding for up to four years, covering tuition fees, monthly stipends, health insurance, and additional benefits, including language courses. The program aims to attract highly qualified candidates with strong academic achievements and a clear research proposal.
Summary Table:
| Key Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Study Area | Any academic discipline |
| Funding Duration | Up to 4 years |
| Monthly Stipend | €1,300 |
| Application Deadline | 15.10.2024 |
| Start of Scholarship | October 2025 (Language course in June 2025) |
Study Area:
The scholarship is available for doctoral research in any academic discipline at a state or state-recognized institution of higher education or non-university research institute in Germany.
Scholarship Description:
The DAAD Doctoral Scholarship program offers comprehensive support for international students pursuing doctoral degrees in Germany. The program funds either an individual project supervised by a university teacher or participation in a structured doctoral study program. Additional funding is available for research phases outside Germany, provided these are essential for the successful completion of the doctorate and do not exceed 25% of the total funding period.
Funding Includes:
- Monthly Stipend: €1,300
- Health, accident, and personal liability insurance
- Travel allowance
- Annual research allowance of €460
- Rent subsidy and family allowance (if applicable)
- Support for students with disabilities or chronic illnesses
- Language courses and test fee reimbursements
Eligibility:
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Hold a Master’s degree or, in exceptional cases, a Bachelor’s degree.
- Have graduated no more than six years before the application deadline.
- Not have resided in Germany for more than 15 months by the application deadline.
- Possess good German language skills, especially for arts subjects, unless the project is conducted in English.
- For applicants from human medicine, veterinary medicine, and dentistry, specific regulations apply (details at www.daad.de/extrainfo).
Required Documents:
Applicants must submit the following documents through the DAAD portal:
- Online application form
- Full curriculum vitae (max. 3 pages)
- List of publications (if applicable, max. 10 pages)
- Letter of motivation (1-2 pages)
- Detailed research proposal (max. 10 pages)
- Research work schedule (agreed with academic supervisor)
- Letter confirming supervision by the doctoral supervisor or proof of contacts for structured programs
- University degree certificates with final grades
- One recent letter of recommendation from a university teacher
- Additional supporting documents (e.g., certificates of employment, proof of internships)
- Translations of all documents not in English or German
How to Apply:
The application process is conducted online through the DAAD portal. Ensure all documents are uploaded by the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application Location:
Section ST32 – Africa
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Kennedyallee 50
53175 Bonn
Germany
Last Date:
The application deadline is 15.10.2024. Ensure submission of all required documents by this date to be considered. The DAAD portal closes at 24:00 hrs (CET or CEST) on the last application day.
