Are you an aspiring researcher dreaming of pursuing your PhD in Europe? The DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Scholarship 2025 offers a fully-funded academic journey in Germany.
Funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, this prestigious scholarship supports outstanding international students aiming for doctoral studies at top-tier German institutions. Interested? Let’s explore the details!
Why Select the 2025 Batch of the DAAD Scholarship?
The DAAD Scholarship offers a comprehensive package that covers almost all of your living and educational expenses, in addition to paying for your tuition. Here's what you get:
• Monthly Stipend: A hefty €1,300 payout to help with living expenses.
• Health Insurance: Coverage for accidents, health, and liability insurance.
• Travel Allowance: Payback for your out-of-country travel costs to and from Germany.
• Research payment: A €460 annual payment for research.
• Family Support: A rent subsidy to alleviate your housing issues, as well as monthly reimbursements for family members who accompany you.
Eligibility Criteria
The
DAAD Scholarship is available to students with excellent academic records. To
qualify, you must have completed your Master’s degree or Diploma, or in some
exceptional cases, your Bachelor’s degree, before the funding period starts.
Whether you're planning an individual doctoral project under the supervision of
a university teacher or joining a structured doctoral study program, this
scholarship is for you.
Application Process
The
application process for the DAAD Scholarship is thorough but manageable. Begin
by selecting your country on the 'application requirements' page of the DAAD
portal to access your country-specific online application method. Carefully
read all the details and prepare the following documents for your application
submission:
- The online application form is provided here.
- Full CV in the manner of Europass (maximum 3 pages).
- Publications list (if relevant).
- A motivational letter (one or two pages).
- A research proposal, no more than ten pages.
- Make time for the planned research project.
- Admission letter to a course of study.
- Transcripts and a certificate of university degree.
- A letter of recommendation in support.
Put up on the DAAD Portal: Verify that every document has been scanned and submitted in the appropriate format. Scans that aren't certified are fine, but later on, certified copies can be needed.
Apply online at https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/?detail=57135739