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DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)

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DAAD🇩🇪 GermanyDeadline: Varies by programme

DAAD's flagship EPOS programme funds development-country professionals with two years' experience through German postgraduate courses — €992/month (€1,300–1,400 doctoral), insurance and travel allowance, applying directly to the course.

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Scholarship Overview

ProviderDAAD
Host InstitutionDAAD
Host Country🇩🇪 Germany
Study LevelMaster's, PhD
Field of StudyAll fields
Funding TypeFully Funded + Stipend
ValueMonthly payments of 992 euros for graduates or 1,300 euros (1,400 euros beginning with February 2026) for doctoral candidates; payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance; travel allowance unless covered by the home country; under certain circumstances monthly rent subsidy and monthly allowance for accompanying family members.
Duration12 to 42 months (dependent on study programme)
Application DeadlineVaries by programmeVaries by programmeVaries by programme
Eligible NationalitiesAll nationalities
Application FeeFree
Last Updated3 November 2026
Official Websitewww2.daad.de

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Monthly Stipend
Health Insurance
Airfare

Who Can Apply?

Nationality

  • Open to all nationalities

Academic Requirements

  • Graduates with at least two years' professional experience from development and newly industrialised countries (see DAAD eligible-country list), from all disciplines, for postgraduate or Master's degrees — and in exceptional cases doctoral degrees — at a state or state-recognised German university; candidates must show development-related motivation and social responsibility; 15+ months' residence in Germany at the deadline excludes.

Language Requirements

Not specified

Age & Experience

  • Experience: At least two years' professional experience

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

  • DAAD application (to the chosen course directly)
  • Proof of professional experience

Before You Apply

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

Last Verified: 2 November 2026Last Updated: 3 November 2026Source: Official ProviderVerification Status:
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