Germany · Universities across Germany
Overview
DAAD’s Research Grants – Doctoral Programmes in Germany fund international graduates to complete a doctorate in Germany, either with an individual supervisor or in a structured doctoral programme. Funding is for up to four years (initially one year, extended after review).
The application portal opens in June, with deadlines set each year (country-specific dates are in the DAAD scholarship database). You normally need contact with a German supervisor first.
Who can apply
Above-average master's (or Diplom; exceptionally bachelor's) by the start of funding, normally graduated no more than six years before the deadline; doctorate (if started) begun no more than three years ago; not resident in Germany for more than 15 months.
- Eligible nationalities
- All nationalities
- Academic stage
- Master's, PhD
Mandatory conditions
- Graduated no more than six years before the application deadline.
- Not resident in Germany for more than 15 months at the deadline.
- Usually needs a confirmed German supervisor.
Funding package
€1,300 per month
€1,300/month, health/accident/liability insurance, travel allowance, €460/year research allowance, monthly rent subsidy, family allowance, German language support.
- Tuition not stated
- Stipend or salary covered
- Travel covered
- Accommodation covered
- Health insurance covered
Application dates
- Deadline
- To be confirmed Deadline to be confirmed
- Duration
- Up to 4 years
Verification
- Status
- Verified against the official source
- Official source
- www2.daad.de
- Last checked
- 18 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 18 Oct 2026
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