DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) Scholarships 2022/2023 for Foreign Students


The DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) Scholarships 2022/2023 are now open for applications. DAAD EPOS Scholarships are awarded to foreign students from developing and newly industrialised countries to study for Masters or PhD degree in Germany.

With its development-oriented postgraduate study programmes, the DAAD promotes the training of specialists from development and newly industrialised countries. Well-trained local experts, who are networked with international partners, play an important part in the sustainable development of their countries.


Scholarship Sponsor(s): DAAD

Scholarship Type: Full Funding

Host Institution(s):  A state or state-recognised German university

Scholarship Worth:  See Scholarship Value/Benefits (below)

Study Level:  Postgraduate (Master/PhD)

Number of Awards: Not Stated

Nationality: Foreign Students (from Developing/Newly Industrialised Countries)


Also See: DAAD Master Study Scholarships 2021/2022 for All Academic Disciplines

DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) Scholarships 2022/2023 | DETAILS

The scholarships offer foreign graduates from development and newly industrialised countries from all disciplines and with at least two years’ professional experience the chance to take a postgraduate or Master’s degree at a state or state-recognised German university, and in exceptional cases to take a doctoral degree, and to obtain a university qualification (Master’s/PhD) in Germany.

Eligibility Criteria

Scholarship Value/Benefits

  • Depending on academic level, monthly payments of 861 euros for graduates or 1,200 euros for doctoral candidates
  • Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover
  • Travel allowance, unless these expenses are covered by the home country or another source of funding.

Under certain circumstances, scholarship holders may receive the following additional benefits:

  • Monthly rent subsidy
  • Monthly allowance for accompanying members of family.

Application Procedures

How-to-Apply: For specific application requirements, proceed here and click on ‘APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS’ or APPLICATION PROCEDURES’ then select your status and your country of origin to enable you to submit an application. It is advisable to see the program brochure (PDF) before to continue with your application

Application Deadline: Varies

Visit the Official Website for Further Details

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