DAAD

DAAD has opened applications for fully funded PhD opportunities in Germany under three tracks: Full PhD Programme , Short-Term Research Grants (2–12 months) , and Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle (7–24 months) . This is a strong opportunity for students interested in doctoral research in Germany, including candidates looking for a full PhD pathway, a shorter research stay, or a jointly supervised doctorate. The post does not list a specific university, supervisor, stipend am...

DAAD is offering a Research Grant in Germany for doctoral candidates and early-career postdoctoral researchers who want to carry out a research project at a German university or research institute. This opportunity is designed for international research mobility and supports research stays in Germany during the doctorate or in the early postdoc phase. The grant is open to applicants from many academic backgrounds, as the research area depends on the applicant’s proposed project and the fit with ...

DAAD is offering a doctoral scholarship in Germany for international students and researchers who want to complete a PhD/doctorate at a state or state-recognised higher education institution or a non-university research institute in Germany. The programme supports either an individual doctoral project supervised by a university teacher or participation in a structured doctoral study programme . Research stays outside Germany may also be funded if they are essential to complete the doctorate and ...

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027 are open for international applications for advanced research in Switzerland. This opportunity supports PhD candidates , postdoctoral researchers , and other academics/researchers from eligible countries to conduct research at leading Swiss universities , federal institutes of technology, and research institutions. The post describes the award as fully funded and highlights comprehensive financial support for successful applicants. No specific resear...

Call for Applications: Humboldt Research Fellowship 2026 from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation . This prestigious fellowship supports postdoctoral and experienced researchers based outside Germany to conduct independent research at a German host institution . Applicants may choose their own research topic and select their own academic host at a German university or research institution. Research areas: open to all disciplines, including communication studies , political science , and relate...