PhD scholarships in Germany

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DAAD Research Grants: Doctoral Programmes in GermanyGermany · PhDVerified

DAAD · government

GovernmentLiving Expense / Stipend FundingMerit-BasedResearch Scholarship / FellowshipTravel / Relocation Funding

Applicants from India with a master's degree (a bachelor's only in exceptional cases), whose latest degree is under six years old at the deadline and who have not lived in Germany for more than 15 months.

Funding: Covers living costs, travel
Amount: EUR 1,400 per month, EUR 460 yearly research allowance, insurance, travel allowance on application
Deadline: 21 Oct 2026
Applies to: PhD programmes in Germany
Research area: Open to all fields

Official page · verified 20/9/2026 · Details

DeutschlandstipendiumGermany · All levelsVerified

German Federal Government and private sponsors, awarded by universities · university

GovernmentLeadership / Community / Talent ScholarshipLiving Expense / Stipend FundingMerit-BasedUniversity-Specific

Open to students of all nationalities enrolled or starting at a participating German university. Awarded for grades, social commitment and achievement; pays EUR 300 a month for at least two semesters.

Funding: Verification Required
Amount: EUR 300 per month (EUR 150 from private sponsors, EUR 150 from the government), plus mentoring and networking
Deadline: Each university runs its own application and dates.
Applies to: All levels programmes in Germany
Research area: Open to all fields

Official page · verified 20/9/2026 · Details