Scholarship

Study scholarships for STEM disciplines

DAAD - Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst Original Source

About This Opportunity

The DAAD scholarship programme supports the qualification and employability of young academics and future professionals from developing and emerging countries. It offers the opportunity to continue their academic and professional career in innovation-driving STEM fields in Germany with a Master's degree in mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and engineering. The scholarship is aimed at high-achieving students from developing and emerging countries who would like to complete a Master's degree in STEM subjects at a German university. Funding is available for a complete Master's degree (full-time, on-campus) at a state or state-recognised university in Germany in the STEM subjects. The programme provides 10 months to a maximum of 24 months of funding depending on the standard period of study of the chosen full-time Master's degree programme. Monthly scholarship payments of 992 euros are provided along with health insurance coverage, travel allowance, annual study allowance, and additional benefits including German language course support.

10 - 25 mo
Renewable (2yr)

Who Can Apply

Region
Germany
Citizenship
BZ, KH, CO, CR + 21 more
Project in
Germany
Applicants
individual
Post-degree
Up to 7 years
Priority for
disabled, refugees, low_income

Application Details

Interview Institutional approval

Stages

  1. 1 two_stage

Required documents

cv cover_letter research_proposal transcripts letters_of_recommendation certifications

Review process

Pre-selection based on submitted application documents considering academic achievements and language skills. Pre-selected applicants invited to interview with independent selection committee of university teachers.

Additional benefits

  • health_insurance
  • travel_support
  • training

Restrictions

  • no_concurrent_funding
  • geographic_restrictions
  • reporting_requirements