German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), funded by the German Federal Government

DAAD Scholarships 2027

The DAAD Scholarships 2027 is a partially-funded scholarship from German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), funded by the German Federal Government for Master's, PhD pursuing any field in Germany. Deadline: October–December.

Funding: Partial Funding
Degree levels: Master's, PhD
Where: Germany
Funded by: government

Key Facts at a Glance

Amount: Monthly stipend (€992 for graduates, €1,400 for PhD), travel allowance, health insurance, tuition (if applicable)
Deadline: October–December
Host countries: Germany
Fields: Any field

Eligibility Criteria

All nationalities (specific programs may target developing countries) Academic Requirements Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree (for master's programs) or a master's degree (for PhD programs) in a relevant field. Degrees should not be older than six years at the time of application. Strong academic records are expected, typically in the top third of the graduating class. Nationality Requirements Most DAAD programs are open to applicants from all countries. The EPOS program targets professionals from developing and newly industrialized countries as classified by the OECD Development Assistance Committee.

Scholarship Benefits

Monthly stipend of €992 for graduate students or €1,400 for doctoral candidates
Travel allowance (flat-rate contribution to international travel costs, unless covered by the home country or another funder)
Health, accident, and personal liability insurance coverage
Tuition fee subsidy (if applicable; most German public universities charge no tuition)
One-off research allowance for books, materials, and equipment
Monthly rent subsidy where applicable
Family allowance for married scholars with accompanying dependents
German language course funding (2-6 months) before the academic program starts

Important Dates & Deadlines

October–December

Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.