The NHR Scholarship 2026 in Germany for International Students is now accepting applications. Students with master’s degrees from all over the world are eligible to apply for nine PhD scholarships offered by the NHR Graduate School. Applicants may have a background in mathematics, computer science, engineering, the natural sciences, or a similar discipline.
This is the ideal chance to pursue a PhD at one of the NHR Centers, which are spread throughout many German institutes. Candidates from all nations are welcome, and there is no application cost. Additional information regarding the NHR Scholarship’s prerequisites, financial advantages, and application procedure may be found below.
Brief Details About Scholarship 2026 NHR in Germany For International Students:
- Host Country: Germany
- Location: NHR Centers
- Duration: 36 Months
- Deadline: 15 September 2025 & 15 September 2026
Financial Benefits
The Scholarship Covers:
- 2200 Euros Per Month for 36 Months.
- Mentorship, Support, Seminars
NHR Centers in Germany
Candidates can pursue their PhD at any ONE of the NHR Centers. The List is below.
- RWTH Aachen
- Technische Universität Darmstadt
- Universität Nürnberg-Erlangen
- Universität Göttingen
- Karlsruher Institut für Technologie
- Technische Universität Dresden
- Berlin University Alliance
- Universität Paderborn
- Universität Frankfurt am Main
- Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU)
- Universität Mainz
- Universität des Saarlandes
Qualifications
Typical qualities of ideal applicants for NHR PhD programs include:
All nationals are welcome to apply.
A master’s degree should be earned in engineering, computer science, mathematics, the natural sciences, or a closely related field.
doctorate Admission Readiness: All candidates must meet the particular standards for doctorate admission established by the NHR Center that will be mentoring them.
Required Documents
- Application Form
- Letter of Motivation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Research Statement
- Academic / University Transcripts
- Proof of Proficiency in English
- Recommendation Letter
The NHR Scholarship 2026: How Do I Apply?
Please combine documents 1 through 6 into a single PDF file to apply. Send an email with the subject “Application NHR Graduate School” to scholarship@nhr-verein.de. Make sure the file is less than 10 MB in size. Your recommender should use “Application NHR Graduate School” as the subject line and send their letter (document 7) straight to the same email address.
