Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) – Fully Funded

This is a scholarship funded by the DAAD, provided a number of scholarship to graduate students coming from development and newly industrialised countries, a chance to take a Master’s Degree and PhD degree at some state-recognized Universities in Germany.  Applicants can choose study course from various discipline provided by different Universities.

Where: Various Institute in Germany

Nationality: International Candidates

Degree Programme: Master’s and Doctoral Course (from 12 up to 36 months based on study programme)

Field and Discipline Please check documents to see the full list of courses, Universities and Deadline of application.

Value of scholarship:

• A monthly payment of 750 euros for graduates or 1,000 euros for doctoral candidates
• Health Insurance
• Travel Allowance

Eligible:

• Must have completed their Bachelor degree of no longer than 6 years
• Must have at least 2 years of relevant experience
• Must choose a study programme that have scholarship provided.

How to apply:

To apply for this program, you must apply directly to the chosen study programme. Please find required documents below:

1. DAAD Application Form https://www.daad.de/medien/deutschland/stipendien/formulare/forschungsstipendium_en.pdf
2. A hand-signed CV
3. A hand-signed Motivation Letter (Max 2 pages)
4. Academic Letters of recommendation
5. Professional Letters of Recommendation
6. Confirmation of employment from the employer in your home country and -if possible- a guarantee of reemployment upon your return home
7. A Proof of English and/or German Proficiency
8. Certified Copies of academic award
9. Certified Copied of academic transcript

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