DAAD Scholarship 2025-26 | Top International scholarship for Indian Students | Check complete details here

Published on: October 3, 2025
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DAAD Scholarship : The DAAD scholarship Stands as one of the most prestigious and highly valued scholarship for students worlds wide. It is administered by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). This scholarship plays a central role in promoting international academic exchange and supporting students in pursuing higher education and research opportunities in Germany.

Here is a detailed list of DAAD Scholarship, fellowship, grants and programs for Indian candidates. A large number of international students choose to apply for DAAD Scholarship to continue their post graduates studies abroad.

Do you Want to Apply for DAAD Scholarship?

  1. Master of European Law (MEL)
  2. Bilateral Exchange of Academics
  3. Research fellowship programs(DLR-DAAD)
  4. PRIME-Post Doctoral researcher international mobility experience
  5. India IIT Master sandwich programs
  6. Research grants doctoral program in Germany
  7. Development related PG Courses
  8. Study scholarship for foreign graduates (Fine Arts, Design, Film, visual communication)
  9. Helmart Schmidt Programs
  10. Study scholarship for foreign graduates (Music)
  11. Study scholarship for foreign graduates (Arts)
  12. IAESTE – Practical Traineeship for foreign students of natural and technical 
  13. Research grants doctoral program in Germany sciences, Agriculture & forestry.
  14. Study scholarship for foreign graduates (Architecture)
  15. University summer courses for foreign candidates and graduates.

DAAD Scholarship : Eligibility Requirement

The table below highlights the eligibility details of each DAAD Scholarship mentioned above :

Scholarship nameEligibility
PRIME-Post Doctoral researcher international mobility experiencePh.D Holder
Helmart Schmidt ProgramsGraduate holder (Social science/ Economics/ Law/ Political science/ public administration)
Research grants doctoral program in GermanyCandidates who have successfully completed graduate or diploma degree are eligible to apply.
Master of European Law (MEL)Graduate degree holder in law with 1st class.
Research grants doctoral programHighly qualified doctoral degree holder are eligible.
Bilateral Exchange of AcademicsShould be completed doctoral degree.

Must be working as scientist or academic in research institute/ university.
Study scholarship for foreign graduates (Arts)Should 1st class graduate holder in performing arts.
Research fellowship programs(DLR-DAAD)Candidates who hold doctoral, post doctoral degree are eligible.
Study scholarship for foreign graduates (Fine Arts, Design, Film, visual communication)Should 1st class graduate holder in Fine Arts, Design, Film, visual communication
India IIT Master sandwich programsApplicants should be studying in 2nd sem/4th sem or 2nd year/ 3rd year.
University summer courses for foreign candidates and graduates.Must be a graduate or post graduate degree holder in any discipline are eligible.

Applicant’s age should be 18 years old.
Study scholarship for foreign graduates (Music)Should 1st class graduate holder in music
Development related PG CoursesMust be a graduate holder.

Candidates must have at least 2 years of professional work experience.
Study scholarship for foreign graduates (Architecture)Should 1st class graduate holder in Interior design/ architecture/ urban planning/ monument conservation.
IAESTE – Practical Traineeship for foreign students of natural and technical sciences, Agriculture & forestry.Candidates must be pursuing natural and technical science, Agriculture & forestry.

DAAD Scholarship : Reward/ Benefits

The table below highlights the reward details of each DAAD Scholarship mentioned above :

Scholarship nameRewards
PRIME-Post Doctoral researcher international mobility experienceThe payment is provided according to the current rates for post doctoral researchers.
Helmart Schmidt ProgramsEUR 850/ Per month
Travel allowances, health, accident & personal liability insurance included.
Research grants doctoral program in GermanyGraduate Holder : EUR 850 Per month

Doctoral candidates : EUR 1200 Per month

Travel allowances, health, accident & personal liability insurance included.

One-time research allowances & other benefits included.
Master of European Law (MEL)Graduate Holder : EUR 850 Per month

Study & research subsidy : EUR 460

Travel allowances, health, accident & personal liability insurance included.
Research grants doctoral programDoctoral candidates : EUR 1200 Per month

Travel allowances, health, accident & personal liability insurance included.

One-time research allowances & other benefits included.
Bilateral Exchange of AcademicsAssistant Professor & Lecturer : EUR 2000 Per month.

Professor : EUR 2150 Per month.
Study scholarship for foreign graduates (Arts)EUR 850/ Per month

Travel allowances, health, accident & personal liability insurance included.
Research fellowship programs(DLR-DAAD)Doctoral Candidates : EUR 1760 Per month.

Post Doctoral Candidates : EUR 2400 Per month

Senior Scientist : EUR 2760 Per month
Study scholarship for foreign graduates (Fine Arts, Design, Film, visual communication)EUR 850/ Per month

Travel allowances, health, accident & personal liability insurance included.
India IIT Master sandwich programsEUR 850/ Per month
Travel allowances, health, accident & personal liability insurance included.

One-time research allowance : EUR 266.
University summer courses for foreign candidates and graduates.One-time scholarship : EUR 950

Travel allowances : EUR 1050

Health, accident & personal liability insurance included.
Study scholarship for foreign graduates (Music)EUR 850/ Per month

Travel allowances, health, accident & personal liability insurance included.
Development related PG CoursesGraduate Holder : EUR 850 Per month

Doctoral candidates : EUR 1200 Per month.

Travel allowances, health, accident & personal liability insurance included.
Study scholarship for foreign graduates (Architecture)EUR 850/ Per month

Travel allowances, health, accident & personal liability insurance included.
IAESTE – Practical Traineeship for foreign students of natural and technical sciences, Agriculture & forestry.Interns : EUR 650 Per month

Health, accident & personal liability insurance included.

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