DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)
by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Stipend
992 EUR/month (Master's) or 1,400 EUR/month (PhD, from 2026)
Duration
12–36 months depending on programme
Level
Master, PhD
Deadline
Varies by course — typically August to October. Applications sent directly to the course, not to DAAD.
Overview
EPOS scholarships fund professionals from developing and newly industrialised countries to pursue development-related Master's or PhD programmes at selected German universities. Applicants must have at least 2 years of relevant professional experience after their bachelor's degree.
Provider
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Type
government Scholarship
Who Can Apply
Graduates from developing and newly industrialised countries (including India)
Degree Levels
Master, PhD
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
992 EUR/month (Master's) or 1,400 EUR/month (PhD, from 2026) + insurance + travel
About
The EPOS programme (Entwicklungsbezogene Postgraduiertenstudiengänge) offers individual scholarships to participants from developing countries to study development-related postgraduate courses at selected German universities. This programme is ideal for mid-career professionals seeking to advance their expertise in fields relevant to their country's development.
Benefits
- Monthly stipend: 992 EUR (Master's) / 1,400 EUR (PhD, from 2026)
- Health, accident, and personal liability insurance
- Travel allowance
- Study and research allowance
- German language course allowance (if applicable)
Eligibility
- Graduates from developing and newly industrialised countries (India is eligible)
- Bachelor's degree with above-average results (upper third)
- Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience after bachelor's
- Apply directly to the specific EPOS course — applications sent to DAAD will not be forwarded
Eligibility Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with above-average results
- minimum 2 years professional experience
- from a developing/newly industrialised country
- apply directly to the EPOS course.
What This Scholarship Covers
Tuition Fees
Full or partial tuition waiver at German universities
Living Allowance
Monthly stipend for rent, food, and daily expenses
Health Insurance
Mandatory health, accident, and liability insurance
Travel Allowance
Contribution toward flights to and from Germany
How to Apply
Check Eligibility
Verify you meet the nationality, degree level, academic, and language requirements listed above.
Prepare Documents
Gather your academic transcripts, degree certificates, CV, letters of recommendation, language certificates, and motivation letter.
Find a Programme
Identify the German university and programme you want to study. Some scholarships require university admission before applying.
Submit Application
Apply through the official application portal before the deadline. Upload all required documents as PDFs.
Interview & Selection
If shortlisted, attend an interview (may be online). Selection committees assess academic merit, motivation, and fit.
Receive Decision
Scholarship decisions typically arrive 3–6 months after the deadline. If awarded, complete visa and enrolment procedures.
Application Document Checklist
- Completed application form
- Curriculum vitae (CV / resume)
- Motivation letter / statement of purpose
- Bachelor's or Master's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts with grades
- Language proficiency certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, TestDaF, or DSH)
- Letter(s) of recommendation from university professors
- Valid passport copy
- Passport-sized photograph
- University admission letter (if already accepted)
Note: Exact document requirements vary. Always check the official scholarship page for the definitive list.
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Quick Facts
- Amount
- 992 EUR/month (Master's) or 1,400 EUR/month (PhD, from 2026) + insurance + travel
- Duration
- 12–36 months depending on programme
- Degree Levels
- Master PhD
- Deadline
- Varies by course — typically August to October. Applications sent directly to the course, not to DAAD.
- Who Can Apply
- Graduates from developing and newly industrialised countries (including India)
Frequently Asked Questions About the DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)
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