DAAD Graduate School Scholarship Programme (GSSP) 2025 | Fully Funded
Are you an international student interested in pursuing a fully funded Ph.D. in Germany? If so, you’ll be excited to hear about the 2025 DAAD Graduate School Scholarship Programme (GSSP) that is now open for applications.
DAAD Graduate School Scholarship 2025 | Overview
DAAD in partnership with selected German universities, is offering the opportunity for excellently-qualified international students to study for their PhD fully funded in Germany across numerous disciplines and research areas. Below are the details of the scholarship:
Scholarship Details
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): DAAD
- Host Institution(s): Partner Universities in Germany
- Scholarship Worth: Full Funding
- Study Level: Graduate Students (PhD)
- Nationality: International Students
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Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility requirements for the DAAD Graduate School Scholarship are as follows:
- Who can apply: Excellently-qualified doctoral candidates and young academics and scientists who have completed a Master’s degree or Diplom, or in exceptional cases a Bachelor’s degree at the latest by the time they begin their scholarship – depending on the graduate school.
- Who can be funded: A PhD project at a structured graduate school at a university in Germany.
Scholarship Benefits
The DAAD Graduate School Scholarship 2025 will cover the following values and benefits:
- Monthly payments of 1,200 euros
- Payments towards health, accident, and personal liability insurance cover
- Travel lump sum (depending on country of origin)
- Annual research allowance of 460 euros
- Monthly rent subsidy
- Monthly allowance for accompanying members of the family (about 200 euros child allowance per child; about 275 euros marriage allowance)
Application Procedures
If you’re interested in applying for the DAAD Graduate School Scholarship, follow the application procedures below:
- Interested candidates apply at a participating graduate school (see daad.de/gssp for the list of participating graduate school you can apply to and for further information)
- You get nominated for a scholarship by the participating graduate school.
- After getting nominated by the participating graduate school you can then proceed to upload your application in the DAAD portal.
NB: Direct applications for GSSP without being nominated by a participating graduate school will be rejected without further notice!
Application Deadline: Varies by School
FAQs
What is the DAAD Graduate School Scholarship Programme (GSSP) 2025?
The DAAD Graduate School Scholarship Programme (GSSP) 2025 is a fully funded initiative by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) that provides international graduates the opportunity to pursue doctoral studies in structured PhD programmes at German universities. It is designed to support talented students in advancing their academic and research careers in Germany.
Who is eligible to apply for the DAAD GSSP 2025?
Applicants must hold a master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field, obtained with excellent academic results. They must not have resided in Germany for more than 15 months at the time of application. Additionally, applicants should demonstrate strong academic and research potential, with proficiency in English or German depending on the programme requirements.
What does the DAAD GSSP scholarship cover?
The scholarship is fully funded and provides a monthly stipend to cover living expenses, health insurance, travel allowance, research support, and in some cases, family allowances. It also includes language course funding if needed and offers opportunities to participate in academic and cultural events to enhance the overall study experience.
How can one apply for the DAAD Graduate School Scholarship Programme (GSSP) 2025?
Applications are submitted directly to the participating graduate schools in Germany, not to DAAD. Each school has its own selection procedure and specific deadlines, so candidates must carefully check the details of their chosen programme. Once selected by the graduate school, nominations are sent to DAAD for final approval and scholarship awarding.
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