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DAAD Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle (sandwich or joint supervision)

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DAAD🇩🇪 GermanyDeadline: Varies by programme

Sandwich or cotutelle doctorates split between the home university and a German host — €1,400/month during the Germany stay, €460 research allowance, insurance and travel for up to three journeys.

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Scholarship Overview

ProviderDAAD
Host InstitutionDAAD
Host Country🇩🇪 Germany
Study LevelPhD
Field of StudyAll fields
Funding TypeFully Funded + Stipend
ValueMonthly payments for doctoral candidates during the stay in Germany: 1,400 euros (no scholarship payments during stays at the home university); payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover; travel allowances (upon application only) for up to three outward and return journeys; a research allowance of € 460; travel and accommodation expenses for supervising university teachers for one trip of up to 10 days; rent subsidy and family allowance for uninterrupted stays over
Durationbetween 7 and a maximum of 24 months (flexibly divisible into several shorter stays)
Application DeadlineVaries by programmeVaries by programmeVaries by programme
Eligible NationalitiesAll nationalities
Application FeeFree
Last Updated12 September 2026
Official Websitewww2.daad.de

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Monthly Stipend
Health Insurance
Research Allowance

Who Can Apply?

Nationality

  • Open to all nationalities

Academic Requirements

  • Doctoral candidates applying either (a) for bi-national supervision based on the 'sandwich model' with a Master's degree or Diplom (exceptionally Bachelor's) at the latest at the start of funding, or (b) for the 'Cotutelle model' admitted to a doctoral programme, with research stays at a state or state-recognised German institution under an individually concluded cooperation agreement.

Language Requirements

Not specified

Age & Experience

Not specified

How to Apply

  1. 1

    Check eligibility

  2. 2

    Prepare required documents

  3. 3

    Apply for admission if required

  4. 4

    Complete scholarship application

  5. 5

    Submit before deadline

  6. 6

    Wait for the result

Required Documents

  • Online application via the DAAD portal incl. study plan and time schedule

Before You Apply

Always verify the scholarship information on the official provider website. Scholarship deadlines, requirements, funding details, and eligibility can change.

Last Verified: 12 September 2026Last Updated: 12 September 2026Source: Official ProviderVerification Status:
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