Germany·GovernmentDAAD Scholarship 2027-2028
DAAD
Monthly stipend of €992 (graduates) or €1,400 (PhD), travel allowance, insurance and tuition.
Master'sPhDPostdoctoral
Open·Next: October–December
Scholarships
DAAD Scholarships
DAAD funds 7 scholarships across 1 destination. 2 pay for everything, spanning Master's (5), PhD (4), Postdoctoral (1), and Bachelor's (1). Among the listed awards: DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS), DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Master's Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance), and DAAD Study Scholarships - Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines. Award values on this list range widely; one example: Monthly stipend of €992 (graduates) or €1,400 (PhD), travel allowance, insurance and tuition. Deadlines cluster around October and December, and 4 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.
- Scholarships listed
- 7
- Full-ride awards
- 2
- Degree levels covered
- 4
- Next deadlines
- October · December · June
At a glance
| Award | Covers | Degrees | Funder type | Next deadline | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAAD Scholarship 2027-2028 | Monthly stipend of €992 (graduates) or €1,400 (PhD), travel… | Master's, PhD, Postdoctoral | Government | October | Germany |
| DAAD RISE Germany - Research Internships in Science and Engineering | EUR 992/month + insurance + travel lump sum + EUR 160 in-Ger… | Bachelor's | Government | December | Germany |
| DAAD Study Scholarships - Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines | EUR 992/month + EUR 460/yr study allowance + insurance + tra… | Master's | Government | June | Germany |
| DAAD Research Grants - Doctoral Programmes in Germany | EUR 1,400/month + EUR 460/yr research allowance + insurance… | PhD | Government | Rolling | Germany |
| DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Master's Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance) | Full Ride | Master's | Government | Rolling | Germany |
| DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) | Full Ride | Master's, PhD | Government | Rolling | Germany |
| DLR-DAAD Research Fellowships | EUR 992-2,760/month by level (grad/doctoral/postdoc/senior)… | Master's, PhD | Government | Rolling | Germany |
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In Germany (7)
Germany·GovernmentGermany·GovernmentDAAD Research Grants - Doctoral Programmes in Germany
DAAD
EUR 1,400/month + EUR 460/yr research allowance + insurance + travel; possible rent/family add-ons
PhD
Open·Next: Once a year via DAAD portal; deadlines announced annually
Germany·GovernmentDAAD RISE Germany - Research Internships in Science and Engineering
DAAD
EUR 992/month + insurance + travel lump sum + EUR 160 in-Germany travel; 10 weeks-3 months in summer
Bachelor's
Open·Next: Online application opens late autumn; deadline ~December
Germany·GovernmentDAAD Study Scholarships - Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines
DAAD
EUR 992/month + EUR 460/yr study allowance + insurance + travel; tuition not covered
Master's
Open·Next: Opens annually from 1 June; deadline varies by country
Germany·GovernmentDAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Master's Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance)
DAAD
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: Once a year via DAAD portal; call opens spring/summer
Germany·GovernmentDAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)
DAAD
Full Ride
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Apply to the chosen course; deadlines vary, often Aug-Mar
Germany·GovernmentDLR-DAAD Research Fellowships
DAAD
EUR 992-2,760/month by level (grad/doctoral/postdoc/senior) + travel + health insurance
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Tied to DLR institute offers; rolling, first-come basis
Deadlines coming up
October
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Frequently asked questions
Does DAAD offer fully funded scholarships?▾
Yes — 2 of DAAD's 7 listed scholarships cover the full ride, full tuition, or a complete waiver, including DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS).
What do these scholarships cover?▾
2 cover a full ride (tuition, living costs, and often travel), 0 cover tuition in full, and 0 waive tuition entirely; the remaining 5 pay a stipend, a fixed amount, or a percentage of costs. A typical award: Monthly stipend of €992 (graduates) or €1,400 (PhD), travel allowance, insurance and tuition.
When are the deadlines?▾
Deadlines cluster around October and December, and 4 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.
Award details are compiled from DAAD's own published material and refreshed weekly. Always confirm deadlines and eligibility on the funder's site before applying.