Is DAAD EPOS currently accepting applications?
The current DAAD scholarship record lists 2027/28 EPOS courses with course-specific deadlines. Whether you can apply today depends on the selected programme, so always check the current course list.
What funding does EPOS provide?
DAAD currently lists €992 monthly for graduate awardees and €1,400 for doctoral candidates from February 2026, plus insurance and a travel allowance. Some scholars may also qualify for rent or family support.
Who is eligible?
Applicants need a relevant bachelor’s degree, strong academic results, at least two years of professional experience and citizenship from an eligible developing or newly industrialised country.
Why is there no single deadline?
EPOS is a group of selected postgraduate courses. Each course controls its own application schedule, academic prerequisites and document requirements.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
DAAD EPOS currently lists €992 per month for graduate-level awardees and €1,400 per month for doctoral candidates from February 2026. The programme also provides insurance and a travel allowance, with possible rent and family supplements in qualifying cases.
Other verified benefits
Monthly scholarship, health/accident/personal liability insurance and travel allowance. Under some circumstances, rent subsidy and family allowance may be available.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
DAAD notes that scholarship payments may not cover all living costs, especially in expensive university cities, so personal contribution may still be necessary.
Who is eligible to apply?
Graduates from eligible developing and newly industrialised countries with at least two years of professional experience may apply for selected development-related postgraduate courses in Germany.
Applicants should demonstrate strong academic preparation, relevant professional experience, development-related motivation and potential to take social responsibility after the programme. Exact requirements differ by selected course.
Eligible countries
Applicants must come from countries included in the DAAD EPOS eligible-country list.
Language requirements
Applicants must meet the language requirements of the selected EPOS course.
Which documents should you prepare?
- CV or résumé
- Degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Motivation letter
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- English test certificate
- Two reference letters
- Admission/offer letter
- Research proposal
What should you do next?
- Open the official DAAD EPOS scholarship record.
- Choose a course from the current EPOS postgraduate course list.
- Check that course's eligibility and deadline.
- Prepare the documents required by the course and DAAD.
- Submit through the application route specified for that course.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the DAAD EPOS stipend?
DAAD currently lists €992 per month for graduate-level scholarship holders and €1,400 per month for doctoral candidates from February 2026. EPOS also includes insurance and a travel allowance, while some scholars may qualify for rent subsidy or family support.
Does DAAD EPOS have one application deadline?
No. DAAD EPOS covers a list of selected postgraduate courses, and each course has its own application deadline. Applicants should use the current DAAD EPOS course list and follow the deadline and document requirements of the specific programme they choose.