NHR Scholarship in Germany For International Students 2026

Looking to pursue a fully funded PhD in Germany? The NHR Scholarship 2026 is now open for international students from around the world. Offered by the NHR Graduate School, this prestigious opportunity provides 9 fully funded PhD positions in Germany, ideal for highly motivated students holding a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Natural Sciences.

This scholarship is your gateway to world-class research, academic excellence, and cutting-edge innovation at top-tier German universities—all with no application fee.

Key Details – NHR PhD Scholarship Germany 2026

• Host Country: Germany

• Host Institutions: NHR Centers across Germany

• Scholarship Duration: 36 months (3 years)

• Deadline:

  • First round: 15 September 2025

  • Second round: 15 September 2026

• Funding Type: Fully Funded (No Tuition Fees)

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Financial Benefits

Successful applicants will receive:

• €2,200/month stipend for 3 years

• Academic supervision and mentorship

• Access to research seminars and networking opportunities

• No application fee required

Where Will You Study? – List of NHR Centers

You can pursue your PhD at one of the following NHR partner universities in Germany:

• RWTH Aachen University

• TU Darmstadt

• University of Erlangen-Nürnberg

• University of Göttingen

• Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

• TU Dresden

• University of Paderborn

• Berlin University Alliance

• University of Mainz

• Saarland University

• University of Frankfurt

• RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau

Find more information about the NHR Centers here.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the NHR PhD Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be from any nationality

• Hold a Master’s degree in:

  • Computer Science

  • Mathematics

  • Natural Sciences

  • Engineering

  • Or a related discipline

• Meet the doctoral admission requirements of the chosen NHR Center

• Demonstrate English language proficiency

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Required Documents

Prepare the following documents:

1. Completed application form

2. Motivation letter

3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

4. Research statement or proposal

5. Academic transcripts

6. Proof of English proficiency

7. One recommendation letter

How to Apply for the NHR Scholarship in Germany?

Step-by-step application process:

1. Combine documents 1 to 6 into a single PDF (max 10 MB).

2. Email your application to: [email protected]

   • Subject line: “Application NHR Graduate School”

3. Your recommender must send the recommendation letter separately to the same email using the same subject line.

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Why Choose the NHR Scholarship?

• Study in Germany for free

• Monthly stipend of €2,200 – one of the highest for PhD programs

• Conduct research at leading German universities

• No IELTS or TOEFL required in many cases

• Open to all international students

• High demand skills in AI, supercomputing, data science, and engineering

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