One-year scholarships

for graduates of all scientific subjects

This scholarship programme is designed to enable graduates in scientific subjects to gain international study experience as part of their advanced studies abroad. Students at the beginning of their first degree programme can apply for the programme "One-year scholarships for students of all academic subjects".

Programme description

The programme is aimed at

• Students who are at the end of their first degree and who would like to continue their studies abroad after graduation.

• Master's students who would like to complete a year abroad integrated into their study programme

• Graduates who are planning to study abroad after gaining initial professional experience

• Funding is provided for participation in a structured study programme abroad. This can be either a studies period integrated into a Master's or postgraduate degree programme at a German higher education institution or a full study programme of up to two years with a degree at the foreign higher education institution.

Studies in the ERASMUS+ region can only be funded if a degree is being pursued at the foreign higher education institution.

Stays which serve solely to improve language skills or to study a country are not eligible for funding. A stay in several countries or several host institutions in one country is possible.

Duration of the sponsorship

The scholarship is initially awarded for one academic year and can subsequently be extended to a maximum of 24 months. Semester stays cannot be funded. ERASMUS+ or PROMOS may be available for this purpose.

Scholarship benefits

The scholarship includes the following benefits

• a monthly scholarship instalment, depending on the host country

• Travel allowance, depending on the host country

• Health, accident and personal liability insurance benefits

In addition, you may be entitled to further benefits:

• Supplementary allowance for spouse or partner of 150 euros per month

• Allowance for childcare costs

• Subsidy for travel in the host country directly related to the project (please submit a cost estimate with confirmation from the supervising university teacher with your application)

• Subsidy for tuition fees, if applicable, up to a maximum limit

• Subsidy for a language course in the language of the host country Application

Applications can be submitted directly via the DAAD portal. Please note that the application deadline varies depending on the host country.

Further information on the programme can be found here.