PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Public Policy in Germany

DAAD EPOS 2027/28 offers fully funded postgraduate study opportunities in Germany through the German Academic Exchange Service. The programme supports eligible Development-Related Postgraduate Courses at participating German institutions. The scholarship is designed for experienced professionals from developing nations in the Global South. Successful Master's and PhD scholars join postgraduate programmes connected to international development and related academic fields, with the precise researc...

The DIW Berlin Graduate Center PhD Programme 2027 offers a fully funded doctoral pathway based in Berlin, Germany, at the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin). The programme is designed for research in Economics , Public Policy , Climate Policy , and Energy . It may suit international students seeking high-impact doctoral research and academic development in Europe. Funding is provided through a doctoral researcher contract. The post does not specify the contract value, tuition ar...

DAAD EPOS (Development-Related Postgraduate Courses) offers fully funded Master's and PhD scholarships in Germany for professionals from developing countries. The programme is designed for applicants with at least two years of work experience and supports development-oriented postgraduate study across participating university courses. Funding mentioned in the post includes a monthly stipend of about €934 for Master's students and €1,200 for PhD candidates, plus health insurance and a travel allo...

Applications are now open for the 2027 intake at the DIW Graduate Center in Berlin, Germany. This is a PhD / doctoral opportunity in Economics for students interested in academic research , policy advice , and international collaboration . The program offers rigorous academic training and hands-on research experience within the DIW Berlin environment. Funding: The first year is supported by a full-time scholarship with a monthly stipend of €1,650 . During the research phase (years 2–5), funding ...

DAAD is promoting the Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Public Policy and Good Governance) 2027 , a fully funded Master’s scholarship for graduates from developing countries who want to prepare for leadership roles in public administration, civil society, and economic policy . The programme is designed for future leaders in politics, law, economics, and administration with a focus on good governance . Funding includes a monthly stipend of €934 , health insurance , and travel allowances . This is a schol...

REGULAIRE is a Europe-wide Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network coordinated by the Technical University of Munich (TUM). It offers 15 connected PhD projects on technology governance and regulatory learning, with research spanning artificial intelligence, digital platforms, quantum technologies, cybersecurity, public procurement, AI literacy, regulatory enforcement, institutional capacity, and democratic legitimacy. The network is designed for first-stage researchers who want to study ...