German Academic Exchange Service
DAAD Scholarships (EPOS & Doctoral Programmes)
🗓 Varies by programme, usually Oct–Nov for following year
Visit official page →Who's eligible
Graduates worldwide, with strong prioritisation of applicants from developing and newly industrialised countries, holding an excellent first degree.
What you'll need
Relevant Bachelor's/Master's transcripts · research proposal or study plan · 2 academic references · apply via daad.de or the specific programme portal.
The perks
No tuition at German public universities, monthly stipend (~€1,400 for doctoral candidates), health insurance, research and travel allowances, German language courses.
Where it leads
German-taught or English-taught postgraduate study; strong pathway into research, engineering, and academic careers across Europe.