Applications are invited to apply for the HAW International Scholarship 2026 in Germany. All International students can apply for these scholarships. Applicants who want to continue their doctorate studies abroad are welcome to apply for these scholarships. By providing doctorate researchers with impactful and practice-oriented global experiences, this program seeks to enhance international collaboration.

By facilitating research stays overseas, the program enables doctoral students at German applied science universities to develop important intellectual and professional networks. One or more nations may host these stays, which can last anywhere from one to six months. The financing is flexible, so candidates can space out their research visits over the course of their doctoral studies. For PhD candidates enrolled at German universities of applied sciences (HAWs/Fachhochschulen), the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is now accepting applications for the HAW International Research Scholarships for Doctoral Students.

The German Academic Exchange Service, created in 1925, is a collaborative effort of German institutions and student organizations to strengthen international contacts. The DAAD claims to be the world’s largest funding agency for international student and academic exchange. Since its inception in 1925, the DAAD has sponsored almost 3 million academics in Germany and overseas (as of 2024). The DAAD is also the national agency in charge of coordinating and implementing the European Union’s Erasmus+ initiative in higher education.

Financial Benefits:

The HAW International scholarship program provides funding for overseas research projects that are a component of a German PhD program. These projects may occur at:

Universities,
Non-university research institutions,
Archives, or through independent field research.

Successful applicants are offered a significant assistance package that includes:

• The monthly scholarship rate varies depending on the host country.
• The travel allowance varies according to destination.
• Insurance coverage for health, accidents, and private responsibility.
• Monthly research and conference costs are €102.
• Additional perks include:
  • tuition price subsidies,
  • language course financing,
  • family support,
  • grants for field-related travel within the host country, and
  • travel and lodging expenses for supervising professors (up to 10 days).
• The grant can be obtained twice over the course of the PhD, with a maximum of 12 months in total.

Documents Required:

• Online Application Form
• Academic Transcript
• Personal Statement
• Two Recommendation letter
• Up-to-date curriculum vitae/resume

 

 

Eligibility Criteria:

In order to be considered for the HAW International Research Scholarship 2026 in Germany (Fully Funded), applicants must:

• Be enrolled in a doctoral program at a German applied sciences university that has the authority to grant doctorates.
• Be finishing a doctoral program that is a collaborative effort between a German HAW and another German university.
• Be German or foreign students, while non-German nationals are also welcome.
• Note: Since they already have access to comparable financing possibilities, holders of doctoral scholarships from organizations that support gifted students are not eligible.

Application Deadline:

The last date to apply for the HAW International Scholarships 2026 in Germany for international students is not specified.

How to Apply for the HAW International Scholarship?

Applications are being accepted continuously for this HAW international Scholarship in Germany in 2026–2027, but they must be sent in no later than three months prior to the intended overseas stay.
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