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.

18 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:
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    Application deadline:
    01.12.2025
    The selection takes place in April/May 2026

    Start of the funding from October 2026

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  • 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:
    16.02.2026
    Selection takes place in May 2026

    Start of funding from August 2026

    01.09.2025
    Selection takes place in December 2025

    Start of the funding from February 2026
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  • Research Grants - 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:
    01.12.2025
    The selection takes place in April/May 2026

    Start of the funding from October 2026

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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
    Subject area:
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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:
    See list
    Application deadline:
    December 1st of each year, 23:59 CET (Central European Time); Exception: In 2024, the portal will remain open up to and including 02 December 2024, 23:59 (Central European Time).

    Applications are open from September 15 each year.


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Contact

  • DAAD Office in Paris

    28, rue Serpente 75006 Paris

    Telephone: Please use the extensions (see Staff).

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