Scholarship
DAAD Doctoral Research Grants
This program provides funding for students pursuing AI-related studies in collaboration with German ELLIS partner universities. It is designed to support the next generation of AI researchers in Germany.
About this scholarship
DAAD Doctoral Research Grants is offered by DAAD at master level. The award is valued at €992/month plus travel grants and family allowances, provided as living stipend 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 living stipend funding. Applicants selected receive €992/month plus travel grants and family 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 level. Eligible study areas include Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree holders accepted into AI-related master's programs at partner universities.
How to apply
Applications close on 2025-12-31. 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
Fields of study
Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science
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
- DAAD
- Award
- €992/month plus travel grants and family allowances
- Funding type
- living stipend
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master
- Fields of study
- Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Closed · 2025-12-31
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20