Germany · German Academic Exchange ServiceDAAD Scholarships
A family of German Academic Exchange Service funding programmes for graduate study and research. Choose an individual call before assessing eligibility or funding.
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About DAAD Scholarships
A family of German Academic Exchange Service funding programmes for graduate study and research. Choose an individual call before assessing eligibility or funding.
Funding & benefits
- Many awards combine a monthly grant with travel support and insurance; additional language, research or family support depends on the call. Grants do not generally need repayment.
- Example only: the Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines call lists €992 monthly, insurance contributions, a travel allowance and €460 annual study allowance. It explicitly excludes tuition fees. These terms do not describe every DAAD award.
Eligibility & requirements
- Funding primarily targets graduates, doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers. Nationality, prior qualification, degree recency, subject and project requirements differ between calls.
- Meet the chosen programme’s language and academic conditions. Selection considers qualifications, the proposed study or research project and applicant potential. A scholarship does not replace university admission.
Application dates & availability
Programme-specific windowsCycle / route: Multiple study and research programmes
- DAAD has no single scholarship deadline. Select your country, qualification and subject in the official database, then read the chosen call’s application procedure.
- The portal’s submission option appears during that call’s application period. University admission and scholarship deadlines may differ.
Documents to prepare
- Use the exact call checklist. As an example, Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines requests a CV of up to three pages, a one-to-three-page motivation letter, transcripts, a degree certificate, language evidence and an academic recommendation.
- That call also requests admission evidence and the relevant course-information form; admission may be supplied before funding starts when permitted. Other DAAD programmes have different checklists.
How to apply
- Filter the official scholarship database and open a specific call. Check its funding, eligibility, deadline and application route.
- Prepare the listed documents and submit through the specified portal or institution; retain the submission confirmation.
- Apply separately for university admission when required. Follow the call’s selection and award instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Does every DAAD scholarship pay tuition fees?
No. For example, the cited Master Studies call excludes tuition. Check the funding terms of the exact programme you choose.
Official sources
Use the provider’s current notice before submitting an official application.
Related universities
Participating institutions depend on the award and application cycle. Confirm them in the official guidance.
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