GermanyPhDDeadline varies by university or programmeFully FundedDAAD Research Grants – Doctoral Programmes in Germany 2027–2028
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DAAD grant for a PhD or research stay in Germany: €1,300 a month with insurance and travel, with deadlines that vary by country. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, supports doctoral candidates and young researchers from outside Germany, either for a full doctorate in Germany or for a research stay as part of a doctorate at home. The grant pays €1,300 a month, a travel allowance, health, accident and personal liability insurance, and a one-off research allowance (€460 for students from developing countries and €260 for others), according to DAAD's research grant page. Deadlines are set each year per country, usually in the second quarter, with applications opening around June; for example, applications from Brazil for funding from October 2027 closed on 3 September 2026. The last degree must be no more than six years old, the doctorate must have started no more than three years ago, and applicants should have spent no more than 15 months in Germany.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
4 Benefits€1,300 a month
For the duration of the grant.
Travel allowance
Unless covered by another source.
Health, accident and liability insurance
During the stay in Germany.
One-off research allowance
€460 for developing countries, €260 for others.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
4 CriteriaAll except: Germany (specific track conditions apply)
Required Documents
6 DocsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: €1,300 a month, Travel allowance, Health, accident and liability insurance, One-off research allowance.
Eligible levels: PhD.
Deadline varies by university or programme. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: CV (up to 3 pages), Motivation letter, Research proposal and timetable, Supervision confirmation from the German host, Degree certificates and transcripts, One recommendation letter.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.daad.de/go/en/stipa57140602. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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Open to all fields of study
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