DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)
The DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) is a partially-funded scholarship from DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) for Master's, PhD pursuing any field in Germany. Deadline: Varies by programme, typically between August and March each year; up to three courses may be applied for.
- Funding
- Partial Funding
- Degree levels
- Master's, PhD
- Where
- Germany
- Funded by
- government
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- EUR 992/month for graduates; EUR 1,300/month for doctoral candidates (rising to EUR 1,400 from February 2026), plus travel allowance, insurance, and possible rent and family allowances
- Deadline
- Varies by programme, typically between August and March each year; up to three courses may be applied for
- Host countries
- Germany
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
Graduates from developing and newly industrialised countries Background and degree You need a Bachelor's degree, usually a four-year one, with results far above average, meaning roughly the upper third of your class. Your degree should normally not be more than six years old at the time you apply. Professional experience Residence in Germany
Scholarship Benefits
- A monthly stipend of EUR 992 for graduates, or EUR 1,300 for doctoral candidates, rising to EUR 1,400 from February 2026
- Health, accident, and personal liability insurance cover
- A travel allowance, unless these costs are covered by another funding source
- A possible monthly rent subsidy
- A possible family allowance for accompanying dependents
- Funding for the duration of the study programme, between 12 and 42 months depending on the course
Important Dates & Deadlines
Varies by programme, typically between August and March each year; up to three courses may be applied for
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.