DAAD Scholarships for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) – 2027/28 Intake
DAAD funds professionals from developing and newly industrialised countries to study selected development-related postgraduate courses at German universities. Deadlines are set by each course, so applicants must check the course page. Many fall between August and December 2026, and some may already have passed.
Who can apply
Only for: Nationals of eligible developing and newly industrialised countries. Graduates from eligible developing and newly industrialised countries with a strong degree (upper third) and at least two years of relevant professional experience.
- Type
- Fully funded scholarship
- Organisation
- DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
- Location
- Germany
- Field
- Development-related fields (economics, public health, engineering, agriculture, environment, social sciences and others)
- Level
- Master's
- Deadline
- Varies
- Pay or funding
- Monthly stipend (about EUR 992 for master's, EUR 1,300 or more for doctoral study), plus health insurance and travel support.
Apply on the official site (opens in a new tab) → Check eligibility & prepare my CV
You'll go to www2.daad.de. Applications confirmed open on the official page: 5 November 2026. Official link working: 8 November 2026. Always confirm the deadline and requirements on the official page before you apply.
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