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Who can apply

Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.

Country of study
Germany
Accepted nationalities
South Africa
Degree already heldRequired
Master’s
Target level
Doctorate
Fields of study
All fields
Other conditions
  • Research stays outside Germany can also be funded if they are critical for the successful completion of your doctoral degree; they must not exceed one quarter of the anticipated total funding period.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Research phases outside Germany can also be funded if these are critical for the successful completion of your doctoral degree. Another requirement is that the visits should constitute no more than one quarter of the anticipated total funding period.

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Paid
Plane ticket and insurance
Partly paid
Housing
Allowance
€1,400 a month
Length of the funding
48 months

Application steps

The steps are not specified yet. Follow the official page.

Where to apply

DAAD (opens in a new tab)

Official title (in English): Doctoral Programmes in Germany

Verified on 1 November 2026

Apply on the official website (opens in a new tab)

Official website of DAAD: daad.org.za