📅 Published: September 23, 2025

📍 Host Country: Germany
🎓 Degree Level: Doctoral (PhD)
💰 Funding Type: Fully Funded
🌍 Eligible Nationality: All Nationalities
🏛 Universities: German Universities of Applied Sciences (HAWs/Fachhochschulen)
⏳ Deadline: Open Now (Rolling Basis)

About HAW International Scholarship 2026

Applications are now open for the HAW International Scholarship 2026 in Germany, a fully funded research scholarship supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). This prestigious program is designed for doctoral students enrolled at German Universities of Applied Sciences (HAWs/Fachhochschulen) who wish to conduct international research stays as part of their PhD.

The scholarship aims to strengthen international collaboration, promote practice-oriented research, and help doctoral researchers build global academic and professional networks through funded research stays abroad.

Research stays may take place in one or multiple countries and can last between 1 to 6 months, with flexible funding options throughout the PhD period.

About DAAD

Founded in 1925, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is the world’s largest funding organization supporting international academic exchange.
To date, DAAD has supported nearly 3 million academics worldwide and also serves as the national agency for coordinating Erasmus+ in higher education.

Financial Benefits

The HAW International Scholarship 2026 offers a comprehensive funding package, including:

  • Monthly stipend (amount depends on host country)

  • Travel allowance (based on destination)

  • Health, accident & personal liability insurance

  • €102 per month for research and conference expenses

  • Tuition fee subsidies (if applicable)

  • Language course funding

  • Family support allowances

  • Field-related travel grants within host country

  • Travel & accommodation costs for supervising professors (up to 10 days)

🔹 The scholarship can be awarded twice during the PhD, with a maximum total duration of 12 months.

Research Can Be Conducted At

  • Universities

  • Non-university research institutions

  • Archives

  • Independent field research locations

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet one of the following conditions:

  • Be enrolled in a doctoral program at a German University of Applied Sciences (HAW) with the authority to grant doctorates
    OR

  • Be completing a joint doctoral program between a German HAW and another German university

Additional requirements:

  • Open to German and international students

  • Applicants already receiving doctoral scholarships from organizations supporting gifted students are not eligible

Required Documents

  • Online Application Form

  • Academic Transcripts

  • Personal Statement / Motivation Letter

  • Two Recommendation Letters

  • Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV / Resume)

Application Deadline

⏳ No fixed deadline announced
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but must be submitted at least 3 months before the planned international research stay.

How to Apply

  • Applications are submitted continuously

  • Ensure all documents are prepared before submission

  • Apply well in advance of your intended research stay

👉 Official Application Link:HAW.International: Forschungsstipendien für Doktorandinnen und Doktoranden an Hochschulen für angewandte Wissenschaften - DAAD - Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst