Fully Funded DAAD EPOS Scholarships 2026–27 for Master's and PhD in Development-Related Fields in Germany German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) in Germany

The DAAD EPOS Scholarships 2026–27 are prestigious, fully funded opportunities provided by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for outstanding international students from developing countries. These scholarships support both Master’s and PhD programs in a wide range of development-related fields, including engineering, public health, economics, environmental studies, social sciences, governance, and agriculture. Scholars have the chance to study at top public universities across Germany, gaining advanced skills and knowledge to contribute to sustainable development and global progress.

Key Benefits:
• Full tuition fee coverage or tuition-free programs
• Monthly stipend (€934 for Master’s, €1,200 for PhD)
• Travel allowance
• Health, accident, and personal liability insurance
• Study and research support grant
• Monthly rent subsidy (where applicable)
• Financial support for family members (in eligible cases)
• Access to Germany’s world-class academic and research environment

Program Categories:
• DAAD EPOS Master’s Scholarships
• DAAD EPOS PhD Scholarships
• Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (over 40+ programs)
• Fields: Engineering, Public Health, Economics, Environmental Studies, Social Sciences, Governance, Agriculture, and more

Eligibility: Applicants must be from developing countries and hold at least a first academic degree (Bachelor’s) for Master’s programs or a relevant Master’s degree for PhD programs. Additional requirements are program-specific and may include academic excellence, relevant professional experience, and proficiency in English or German. Applicants should consult the official EPOS program list for detailed eligibility criteria for each course.

Application Process: Review the official EPOS program list and requirements via the DAAD website. Select eligible programs and prepare required documents. Submit applications directly to the chosen German university or program by their specific deadlines, which range from August 2025 to April 2026 for the 2026–27 intake. Consult the DAAD funding database for details.

Useful Links:
DAAD EPOS Program List & Requirements
DAAD Funding Database (All EPOS Courses)

For professional guidance and support throughout the application process, services are available for program and university selection, documentation preparation, CV and motivation letter drafting, development impact statement guidance, research proposal support (PhD), and application submission assistance.