Scholarships

PhD Scholarships in Germany

22phd scholarships available for international students in Germany.

Germany·Government

DAAD Scholarship 2027-2028

DAAD

Monthly stipend of €992 (graduates) or €1,400 (PhD), travel allowance, insurance and tuition.

Master'sPhDPostdoctoral
Open·Next: October–December
Indonesia·Government

Indonesia LPDP Scholarship 2026

Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan (LPDP)

Full Ride

Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Runs in batches each year, typically with a Batch 1 registration window in January-February and a later batch following; confirm exact dates on the official LPDP portal.
United Kingdom·Government

PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme 2026

Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF)

Full Ride

Master'sPhD
Open·Next: The application deadline is set annually, roughly six weeks after the scholarship call is published; confirm exact dates on the official PTDF Scholarship Portal.
Germany·NGO

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarships 2026

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e.V. (KAS)

Monthly grant of ~€992 for master's, €1,400 for PhD, plus insurance contributions.

Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Main domestic selection deadline is 15 July (noon) each year; regional KAS office calls run on their own schedules. Always confirm the current deadline for your route officially.
Germany·Government

DAAD Research Grants - Doctoral Programmes in Germany

DAAD

EUR 1,400/month + EUR 460/yr research allowance + insurance + travel; possible rent/family add-ons

PhD
Open·Next: Once a year via DAAD portal; deadlines announced annually
Germany·Government

DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)

DAAD

Full Ride

Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Apply to the chosen course; deadlines vary, often Aug-Mar
Germany·NGO

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Scholarship for International Students

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES)

EUR 992/month (students) or EUR 1,500 (PhD) + health subsidy; +EUR 160/month with a child

Master'sPhD
Open·Next: 30 November (winter sem) and 31 May (summer sem)
Germany·University

Heidelberg University Scholarships for International Students

Heidelberg University

Varies by programme; Deutschlandstipendium pays a monthly stipend, other lines cover travel, living or fees

Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Varies by programme; most run annual cycles
Germany·University

LMU Munich Study Scholarship for International Students

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet Muenchen (LMU Munich)

Stipend; amount not stated on the official page, see current rate

Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Annual; late winter to early spring window
Germany·Government

DLR-DAAD Research Fellowships

DAAD

EUR 992-2,760/month by level (grad/doctoral/postdoc/senior) + travel + health insurance

Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Tied to DLR institute offers; rolling, first-come basis
United States·Private

J. N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship

J. N. Tata Endowment for the Higher Education of Indians

INR 2,000,000

masterphd
Open·Next: Applications ran from 5 January to 15 March in the 2026 cycle; interviews are held April to June.
Germany·NGO

Rosa Luxemburg Foundation Scholarship for International Students

Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung (Rosa Luxemburg Foundation)

Monthly stipend; PhD higher rate plus mobility allowances; Master's per BAfoeG rules plus book allowance

Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Two annual rounds; one closes 1 October

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