23/04/2026
The DAAD Scholarship program is now accepting applications for international postgraduate studies.
Financial Support & Benefits
Monthly Stipend: €992 and annual study allowance of € 460 for Master’s students; €1,400 and annual research allowance of € 460 for Doctoral candidates.
Comprehensive Coverage: Includes health insurance and travel allowances.
Additional Aid: Eligibility for rent subsidies and family member allowances.
Duration: Typically upto 24 months of funding (Masters) and maximum of four years for PhD.
Essential Resources
Eligibility: Review eligible countries (https://static.daad.de/media/daad_de/pdfs_nicht_barrierefrei/in-deutschland-studieren-forschen-lehren/dac_laenderliste_epos.pdf)
and qualifying courses
https://static.daad.de/media/daad_de/pdfs_nicht_barrierefrei/in-deutschland-studieren-forschen-lehren/daad_epos_deadlines_2026_27.pdf
Application: Find detailed requirements and procedures here
https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/?status=3&origin=190&subjectGrps=F&daad=&intention=&q=&page=1&detail=50076777.
Guidance: Consult the official brochure https://static.daad.de/media/daad_de/pdfs_nicht_barrierefrei/in-deutschland-studieren-forschen-lehren/daad_programmbroschuere_epos_2026-27.pdf )
or the FAQ page (https://www2.daad.de/medien/deutschland/stipendien/formulare/epos_faq_en.pdf) for step-by-step instructions.