Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance - PPGG) • DAAD

NHR Scholarship 2026 in Germany For International Students.:

The NHR Graduate School is offering 9 PhD Scholarships to students from around the world who hold a Master’s Degree. Candidates with a background in computer science, mathematics, the natural, or engineering sciences, or in a related field are eligible to apply.​

Eligibility:

Nationality: Open to all Nationals.

A Master’s Degree: This should be in Computer Science, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

Doctoral Admission Readiness: All applicants must satisfy the specific doctoral admission requirements set by the supervising NHR Center you wish to join.

 KWI International Fellowship 2026.

 It is a Fully Funded Fellowship in Germany for International applicants from around the world. The Duration of the Fellowship is 6 Months, and it will run from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026 at the IKulturwissenschaftliches Institut (KWI).

 Criteria:

Researchers who have completed their PhD and have up to six years of post-doctoral experience.

International focus: Open to researchers from around the world.

German nationals: Only eligible if currently employed at an international institute.

Project requirement: Proposals must address KWI’s research agenda.

The University of Augsburg is a renowned institution known for its interdisciplinary approach to education and research located in Bavaria, Germany. 

Criteria:

Be a degree-seeking international student at the University of Augsburg.

Demonstrate outstanding commitment to supporting the international context of the university (e.g., participation in events such as orientation programs or country evenings organized by the International Office).

Show good academic performance in their current studies.

The program provides valuable experience in a world-class scientific environment, allowing participants to contribute to research projects and learn about the ESO organization. There is no application fee. 

Astronomy Knowledge: Interns should possess a broad knowledge and interest in basic astronomy, including topics like:

Stargazing

How telescopes work

Key astronomical objects

Language Skills: Good knowledge of both English and German is required.

The University of Augsburg offers this supplementary certificate as training for counsellors in conducting ecclesiastical marriage annulment proceedings. Students are introduced to the basics of Catholic canon law and ecclesiastical marriage and procedural law.

Degree Programmes

We offer more than 90 degree programms – 41 undergraduate programmes, which finish with a first degree. With our graduate (master) programmes students can expand their knowledge of their first degree or specialise in a specific topic.

Music Therapy (M.A.)

In the master’s degree programme in music therapy students acquire knowledge about the methods used in music therapy and their application, as well as practical musical and self-reflective skills. 

Programme Description

The International Excellence Scholarship Programme (IES) is a scholarship programme that enables ambitious students of all fields of study from Eastern and Southeastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia with above-average grades to spend a semester abroad in Berlin. This programme gives students the opportunity to deepen their knowledge at the best German universities (HU Berlin, FU Berlin, HWR Berlin, University of Potsdam).

Academic Requirements

Enrolment in a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD programme at a higher education institution

Number of Scholarships

approx. 12 scholarships per year