The Fully Funded DAAD Research Grants in Germany is open to all nationals. It is a fully funded scholarship from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for international PhD Students to pursue doctoral studies in Germany. DAAD is the largest scholarship provider in Germany. It is a top-notch scholarship to complete your PhD in the prestigious German state-recognized institution of higher education. DAAD is here to take care of your expenses as these grants are funded by the German Federal Foreign Office.

Summary
Deadline: 30 August 2024
Study in: Germany
Providers: DAAD
Study Level: PhD
Area of Study: Subject Offered by University
Funding Types: Fully Funded Scholarships
Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for the Fully Funded DAAD Research Grants in Germany are:
- As a rule, applicants should not have graduated any longer than six years before the application deadline
- If you have already started your doctorate, it also applies that the start of the doctorate should not be longer than 3 years ago.
Please also read our Important Scholarship Information / Section A, point 2. - Your application cannot be considered, if you have been resident in Germany for longer than 15 months at the application deadline.
Note:
For applicants from the fields of human medicine, veterinary medicine and dentistry, other regulations are applicable. Please refer to www.daad.de/extrainfo.
Benefits
The benefits of the Fully Funded DAAD Research Grants in Germany are:
- Funding for a doctoral project
- Research phases outside Germany
- Monthly payments of 1,300 euros
- Payments toward health, accident, and personal liability insurance cover.
- Travel allowance to/from Germany after the completion.
- Annual research allowance of € 460
- Monthly rent subsidy
- Monthly allowance for accompanying family members
Others
Required Documents for Fully Funded DAAD Research Grants in Germany
- Online application form
- Europass CV format.
- List of publications (if applicable).
- Letter of motivation (1-2 pages).
- Research proposal
- Schedule for planned research work.
- Letter of admission to a study program.
- University degree certificate and transcripts.
- Supporting letter of recommendation.
- Proof of English language skills.