PhD Scholarships in Germany

Are you passionate about soil science, environmental sustainability, and international research collaboration? The Institute of Earth System Sciences at Leibniz University Hannover...

Are you looking to pursue your PhD in Germany with full financial support? The Brandenburg University of Technology (BTU) Cottbus-Senftenberg is now inviting applications for its P...

Are you passionate about renewable energy, water treatment, and membrane technologies? The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is offering an exciting PhD position focused on s...

Looking for a fully funded PhD position in Germany? The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) is currently accepting applications for a doctoral candidate (f/m/d) in the fiel...

Are you a former DAAD scholarship recipient eager to return to Germany for research or professional development? The DAAD Re-invitation Programme 2026 offers you a unique opportuni...

Are you a passionate researcher seeking to make an impact in renewable energy and digital innovation? Forschungszentrum Jülich, one of Europe’s largest interdisciplinary research i...

If you’re a student or professional from the Global South looking to pursue higher education or research in Germany or your region, the Catholic Academic Exchange Service (KAAD) of...

Are you passionate about High-Performance Computing (HPC), numerical simulation, or AI/ML research? Looking to pursue a fully funded PhD in Germany? The NHR Graduate School of the...

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has announced the call for nominations for the prestigious Apple Scholars in AI/ML 2026 PhD Fellowship. This highly competitive opportunity...

If you're passionate about laser physics, optics, or fusion energy, this is your chance to be part of cutting-edge research. The Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY) in Hamburg,...

Are you passionate about biotechnology and sustainable raw material solutions? The Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) invites applications for a PhD position in Bioproduct...

The Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), a leading research institute in Germany, is seeking a PhD student for a groundbreaking project focused on the in-situ detection of...

Are you a South African citizen or permanent resident pursuing a Master’s or PhD degree? The NRF-DAAD In-Country Scholarship Programme 2025 offers a unique opportunity to study at...

Freie Universität Berlin, one of Germany’s top public research universities, is proud to participate in the DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) programme for the a...

Are you passionate about sustainable biotechnology and eager to contribute to cutting-edge research? The University of Saarland (Universität des Saarlandes) invites applications fo...

Are you passionate about transport safety, psychology, and cultural transformation? The Technical University of Dresden (TU Dresden) invites applications for a Research Associate /...

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) – one of Europe’s top-ranked research institutions – is offering three PhD student positions (Junior Researcher roles) at its Chair Group o...

Are you passionate about software engineering, programming languages, artificial intelligence, and security? The Software Lab at CISPA and the University of Stuttgart is inviting a...

Looking to pursue a PhD in Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering? Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon in Germany is offering a fully funded PhD position focused on advanced magnesium (M...

The Munich School for Data Science (MUDS) invites applications for its prestigious PhD program in Data Science for the 2025 cohort. Located in Munich, Germany, MUDS offers a unique...

Are you a passionate international researcher in literary or cultural studies looking to pursue a fully funded PhD in Germany? The Graduate School Practices of Literature (GSPoL) a...

The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme 2026 is now open for applications. This fully funded scholarship supports Master’s and PhD studies for students in Sub-Saharan A...

Are you passionate about linguistics and seeking a prestigious PhD program in Germany? The Class of Language at the Graduate School of Language & Literature, Ludwig Maximilian Univ...

Germany is home to world-class research institutions, and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) stands out as one of the leading centers for advanced scientific studies. KI...