The NHR Graduate School in Germany is offering 9 PhD scholarships for international students in 2026. Applicants should have a Master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, natural sciences, engineering, or a related field. No application fee is required, and candidates from all countries are welcome to apply for this PhD opportunity at various NHR Centers in Germany. The scholarship covers financial benefits and details on the application process are available.

Details About NHR Scholarship 2026 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

Find more information about the NHR Centers here.

Eligibility Criteria

Ideal candidates for the NHR doctoral programs typically possess:

• 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.

Required Documents

1. Application Form
2. Letter of Motivation
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
4. Research Statement
5. Academic / University Transcripts
6. Proof of Proficiency in English
7. Recommendation Letter

How to Apply for the NHR Scholarship 2026?

To apply, please compile documents from 1 to 6 into a single PDF file. Email this PDF to scholarship@nhr-verein.de with the subject line “Application NHR Graduate School.” Ensure the file size is under 10 MB.

Your recommender should send their letter (document 7) directly to the same email address, also using “Application NHR Graduate School” as the subject.