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Scholarship Database

Here you can find information on various kinds of DAAD funding for students, graduates and postdocs as well as on funding offered by other selected organisations.

21 Scholarship Options for your selection

  • Research Grants in Germany

    The research grant offers the opportunity to realise a research project in Germany. During a doctorate funding is available for 2 to 12 months, and in the early postdoc phase for 2 to 6 months.

    Status:
    • Postdoctoral researchers
    • Doctoral candidates/PhD students
    Subject area:
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    Application deadline:
    17.03.2026
    Selection presumably in July 2026, start of scholarship from September 2026.
    24.09.2025
    Selection presumably in February 2026, start of scholarship from May 2026.
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  • Doctoral Programmes in Germany

    DAAD grants for young scientists and academics wishing to improve their academic qualifications with a doctoral degree in Germany.

    Status:
    • Graduates
    • Doctoral candidates/PhD students
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    Application deadline:
    24.09.2025
    Selection presumably in February 2026, start of scholarship from October 2026 (previous language course normally starting in June).
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  • Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle

    DAAD grants for doctoral candidates and young scientists and academics whose doctoral degrees are supervised both by a university teacher at the home university and an academic adviser at the host institute in Germany

    Status:
    • Graduates
    • Doctoral candidates/PhD students
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    Application deadline:
    24.09.2025
    Selection presumably in February 2026, start of scholarship from October 2026 (previous language course normally starting in June).
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  • Graduate School Scholarship Programme (GSSP)

    DAAD grants for recent graduates who want to pursue their PhD in a structured graduate school in Germany.

    Status:
    • Doctoral candidates/PhD students
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  • University Summer Courses offered in Germany for Foreign Students and Graduates

    DAAD scholarships for students taking Bachelor's and Master's degree courses in all subjects wishing to improve their German proficiency and cultural knowledge of the country.

    Status:
    • Undergraduates
    • Graduates
    Subject area:
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    Application deadline:
    December 1st of each year, 23:59 CET (Central European Time).

    Applications are open from September 15 each year.


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