Doctoral Programmes in Germany
DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst)
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About This Scholarship
This DAAD scholarship programme offers the opportunity to complete a doctoral degree in Germany at state or state-recognised institutions of higher education or non-university research institutes, funded by the German Federal Foreign Office. The programme supports individual doctoral projects supervised by a university teacher or participation in structured doctoral study programmes, with funding for up to four years.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Monthly stipend of €1,400
- Health, accident and personal liability insurance cover
- Travel allowance (upon application)
- Annual research allowance of €460
- Monthly rent subsidy (under certain circumstances, after start of funding)
- Monthly allowance for accompanying family members (under certain circumstances)
- Subsidy for additional costs related to disability or chronic illness (on application)
- Online language course fees covered
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must have above-average qualifications
- 2 Must have completed a Master's degree or Diplom by the time the funding period begins
- 3 In exceptional cases, a Bachelor's degree may be accepted
- 4 Must have secured admission or have a letter of intent from a doctoral supervisor at a German institution