Straight to the content

Scholarship Database

For your long-term stay in Germany, you can find information on DAAD funding opportunities for students, graduates, doctoral candidates and university lecturers as well as on offers from other selected funding organisations in the DAAD scholarship database.

Important note for students and researchers from Ukraine:
DAAD scholarship takes time. Most application deadlines for scholarships are between summer and fall. As a rule, funding does not begin until the winter semester of the following year.

101 Scholarship Options for your selection

  • Study Scholarships - Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines

    DAAD scholarships for graduates with a first academic degree wishing to continue their academic training in Germany with a postgraduate course of study.

    Status:
    • Graduates
    Subject area:
    See list
    Application deadline:
    17.11.2025
    Selection date in February-March 2026. Start of the funding from October 2026

    More

  • 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:
    See list
    Application deadline:
    18 August 2025
    Selection decision in November 2025 for the start of funding from February 2026

    17 November 2025
    Selection decision in March 2026 for the start of funding from June 2026

    More

  • 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
    Subject area:
    See list
    Application deadline:
    17.11.2025
    Selection decision in March 2026, start of funding 1 October 2026

    More

  • 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
    Subject area:
    See list
    Application deadline:
    17.11.2025
    Scholarship holders with a term of 7 months or more will start their scholarship on 01 October 2026 at the earliest.
    A decision by the selection committee can be expected from 01 April 2026 at the earliest.

    More

  • 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
    Subject area:
    See list
    More

Advertisements by German Universities

1/10
copyright © Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Advertisements by German Universities

M.Sc. Management of Smart and Sustainable Energy Systems

Study Smart & Sustainable Energy at the innovative EUREF Campus Düsseldorf – where technology, management & sustainability meet.

More
copyright © RPTU Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau

Advertisements by German Universities

RPTU Young International Talent Program

RPTU Young International Talent Program: 1-week STEM-orientation program at RPTU University of Kaiserslautern-Landau for international talented applicants who are still in school!

More
copyright © Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Hof

Advertisements by German Universities

English-taught Bachelor’s and Master’s programs at Hof Unive...

Shape your future with our career-focused Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in English, featuring hands-on learning, internships, and strong industry connections!

More
TU Dortmund
copyright © TU Dortmund

Advertisements by German Universities

Master of Science in Manufacturing Technology (M.Sc.)

Boost your engineering career by studying Manufacturing in Germany, one of the top Manufacturing nations worldwide! Apply from Jan 1st – Mar 15th at TU Dortmund University. No tuition fees.

Mehr
copyright © HTW Berlin - Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin

Advertisements by German Universities

MBA & Engineering in Life Science Management Programme

Internationally accredited MBA&E providing life science expertise required in leaders of the future combining comprehensive, industry-specific knowledge and management skills.

More
copyright © Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Advertisements by German Universities

Master’s in Computer Science: Shape the future

Start a new chapter in your academic journey with a Master’s in Computer Science at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB), Germany’s computer science and cybersecurity hotspot.

More
copyright © Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts

Advertisements by German Universities

Level up your finance future — propel your career with our MBA in Fina...

Unlock your finance and leadership potential – our premium, accredited MBA in Financial Management opens doors to top careers in Germany’s thriving market.

More
copyright © Technische Universität Dortmund

Advertisements by German Universities

M.Sc. in Sustainable Energy and Hydrogen Infrastructures

Study sustainable energy & hydrogen at the innovative EUREF Campus Düsseldorf – shape the global energy transition with a pioneering MSc.

More
copyright © Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the University of Erfurt

Advertisements by German Universities

Professional Master of Public Policy (MPP)

A brighter future needs smarter policies. Shape solutions for global policy challenges with our MPP program, designed for young professionals.

More
copyright © Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Advertisements by German Universities

Freshman College: Your Gateway to Engineering Studies

Prepare for engineering studies in Germany! The Freshman College at Ruhr-Universität Bochum equips international students with skills, language, and university readiness.

More