Scholarship
DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)
This program supports international students from developing countries to pursue postgraduate studies in Germany. It focuses on academic programs that are relevant to the development of the students' home countries.
About this scholarship
DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) is offered by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) at master and phd level. The award is valued at Monthly stipend of €992 for graduates and €1,300 for doctoral candidates plus insurance and travel allowances., provided as tuition and living support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Monthly stipend of €992 for graduates and €1,300 for doctoral candidates plus insurance and travel allowances.. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and phd level. Eligible study areas include Development-related studies. Nationality requirements apply: Developing countries.
Eligibility
Graduates with at least two years of professional experience from eligible developing countries.
How to apply
Applications close on 2025-11-30. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master and phd
Fields of study
Development-related studies
Nationality requirements
Developing countries
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
- Award
- Monthly stipend of €992 for graduates and €1,300 for doctoral candidates plus insurance and travel allowances.
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Fields of study
- Development-related studies
- Nationality
- Developing countries
- Deadline
- Closed · 2025-11-30
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20