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Government, university and foundation scholarships open to international students.

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DAAD Scholarships (EPOS and others)

Fully funded

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) · Germany

A monthly stipend, health insurance, travel allowance and often a study and research subsidy for development-related Masters and PhD programmes in Germany.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: Deadlines vary by course, mostly between August and October for the following year.

ATLAS - Talent Academy for TransLAtional Science (medicine | Germany)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Germany

The ATLAS - Talent Academy for TransLAtional Science PhD Program is the joint doctoral program of BioNTech and TRON, offering international graduate training with a strong focus on translational medicine. The program supports PhD students in conducting excellent research projects spanning...

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CAPES-Humboldt Research Fellowship (all disciplines | researchers from Brazil in Germany)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Germany

OutlineThe CAPES-Humboldt Research Fellowship is a joint program from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and the Brazilian research funding organisation CAPES (Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior) to support mobility of researchers from Brazil to conduct research in...

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Christian Boulin Fellowships (molecular biology | Europe+)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Germany

OutlineThe Christian Boulin Fellowships from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) support young scientists visiting facilities at the EMBL sites, so they can learn and use the latest scientific techniques and advance their research projects. Applications can be submitted at any time and...

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Corporate Partnership Programme Fellowships (molecular biology | Europe+)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Germany

OutlineThe Corporate Partnership Programme Fellowships from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) support junior-level scientific visitors to carry out experimental projects with an EMBL host research group, thereby allowing them to build new networks and experience the international and...

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DKFZ International PhD Program (cancer research | Germany)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Germany

OutlineThe DKFZ International PhD Program is a fully funded, structured program providing its doctoral researchers (PhD students) with tailored mentoring and training in cancer research. The doctoral research projects are conducted at the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg or Dresden, or at...

PHD

EMBL International PhD Programme (life sciences | Europe+)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Germany

OutlineThe EMBL International PhD Programme from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) supports PhD students in a comprehensive interdisciplinary training at one of the EMBL sites (Heidelberg, Hamburg, Barcelona, Grenoble, Rome, or Hinxton/Cambridge). All applications need to be supported...

PHD

EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships (life sciences)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Germany

OutlineThe EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships support excellent postdoctoral researchers in the life sciences working in European laboratories. The award includes a stipend for up to two years and additional benefits. International exchange is compulsory as part of this program. Applications are open to...

PHD

EMBO Scientific Exchange Grants (life sciences)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Germany

OutlineThe EMBO Scientific Exchange Grants provides funding for short-term exchanges for active researchers at any career stage, with at least 1 year of experience at the PhD student level. Researchers and exchange institutions must be in an EMBC Member State, an EMBC Associate Member State, or in...

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ERA Fellowships – Green Hydrogen: Call for Applications for international PostDocs (green hydrogen | international researchers to Germany)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Germany

OutlineThe Call for Applications for international PostDocs under the ERA Fellowships – Green Hydrogen program from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) supports international PostDocs researchers interested in any topics related to Green Hydrogen (GH2) in Germany. The program provides...

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Education for Sustainable Peace – Call for Applications for the Georg Arnhold Senior Fellow 2028

Funding varies

Georg Eckert Institut, Leibniz Institut für Internationale Schulbuchforschung · Germany

The Leibniz Institute for Educational Media | Georg Eckert Institute (GEI) is pleased to announce the Call for Applications for the 2028 Georg Arnhold Senior Fellow for Education for Sustainable PeaceOutlineThe principal objectives of the Georg Arnhold Program are (i) to bridge the gap between...

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Einstein Postdoctoral Grant (all disciplines | Berlin)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Germany

OutlineThe Einstein Postdoctoral Grant Programme from the Einstein Foundation Berlin enables eligible Berlin institutions to recruit and retain outstanding researchers to focus on their research projects. Applications can be submitted by Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin...

PHD

Einstein Visiting Fellow (all disciplines | Berlin)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Germany

OutlineThe Einstein Visiting Fellow program from the Einstein Foundation Berlin seeks to enhance the international profile of universities and research institutions in Berlin by involving leading scientists and scholars from abroad in long-term academic research collaborations. Einstein Visiting...

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Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship

Funding varies

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation · Germany

Outline:The Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship for postdoctoral and experienced researchers from Germany: We support you with your research abroad.Through the Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation enables highly qualified researchers from Germany to carry out long...

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Fraunhofer-Bessel Research Award (applied research | international researchers in Germany)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Germany

OutlineThe Fraunhofer-Bessel Research Award from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation supports internationally recognised researchers working in applied research for their research stay in Germany. Nominations may be submitted online at any time. The selection committee meets twice a year in March...

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Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Scholarship for EU students (undergraduate degree Germany)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Germany

OutlineThe Scholarship for EU students, managed by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom and funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Germany, supports EU nationals who are full-time students in various disciplines at state or state-recognized universities in Germany...

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Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Scholarship for doctoral students from EU countries (Germany)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Germany

OutlineThe Scholarship for doctoral students for doctoral students from EU countries, managed by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom and funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Germany, supports doctoral students from EU countries in various disciplines at state or...

PHD

Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Scholarship for non-EU students (master's degree | Germany)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Germany

The Scholarship for non-EU students managed by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom and funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Germany supports non-EU citizens students with liberal-minded and excellent grades in master studies in various disciplines at state or...

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Georg Forster Research Award (experienced researchers from developing countries in Germany)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Germany

OutlineThe Georg Forster Research Fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation provides fellowship funding for highly qualified, experienced researchers from developing countries to conduct research in Germany. Researchers from all academic disciplines whose research supports their...

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Georg Forster Research Fellowship

Funding varies

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation · Germany

Outline:The Georg Forster Research Fellowship supports outstanding postdoctoral and experienced researchers from developing and transition countries to conduct independent research in Germany.The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation grants the Fellowship to researchers in all disciplines from...

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Humboldt Research Fellowship

Funding varies

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation · Germany

Outline:The Humboldt Research Fellowship for researchers of all nationalities and research areas: We support you with your research in Germany.Through the Humboldt Research Fellowship, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation sponsors researchers with above-average qualifications from across the globe...

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Humboldt Research Fellowship (international researchers in Germany)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Germany

OutlineThe Alexander von Humboldt Foundation´s Humboldt Research Fellowships are for postdoctoral and experienced researchers of all nationalities and all disciplines to conduct research in Germany (researchers who are German nationals may only apply if they have been abroad for longer than 10 years...

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International Climate Protection Fellowship

Funding varies

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation · Germany

Outline:The International Climate Protection Fellowship enables young leaders and postdoctoral researchers from non-European developing and transition countries to conduct research-based projects in Germany. It should focus on combating climate change, adaptation strategies, preserving ecosystems...

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International Training Grants (dementia | early career researchers Germany)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Germany

OutlineThe International Training Grants from the Alzheimer Forschung Initiative eV (AFI) support doctoral students and post-docs working in either a foreign or German laboratory to collaborate and expand existing programs in the field of Alzheimer’s or other rare dementia research. Applications can...

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Kekulé Fellowship (chemistry PhD in Germany)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Germany

OutlineThe Kekulé Fellowship from the Fonds der Chemischen Industrie (FCI) funds PhD candidates in Germany working in chemistry or chemistry-related life science research. Students of any nationality who have completed their studies in Germany are also eligible to apply. There are three application...

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Liebig Fellowship (chemistry postdoc/new independent researcher in Germany)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Germany

OutlineThe Liebig Fellowship from the Fonds der Chemischen Industrie (FCI) funds postdoctoral candidates or new independent researchers in Germany working in chemistry. Applicants must be within three years of completing their doctoral dissertation and have moved to a new research institution...

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Liebig Fellowship (chemistry postdoc/new independent researcher in Germany)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Germany

OutlineThe Liebig Fellowship from the Fonds der Chemischen Industrie (FCI) funds postdoctoral candidates or new independent researchers in Germany working in chemistry. Applicants must be within three years of completing their doctoral dissertation and have moved to a new research institution...

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MD Fellowships (Germany experimental biomedicine)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Germany

OutlineThe MD Fellowships funded by Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds provide funding for MD students in Germany to conduct experimentally demanding and hypothesis-driven research projects in basic biomedical research in an internationally leading laboratory. The research must be conducted away from the...

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Max Planck School Matter to Life (Masters & PhD | Germany)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Germany

OutlineThe Max Planck School Matter to Life is a joint Graduate program of German universities and research organizations. The Program addresses the questions “What is life?” and “Can life-like processes, functions and objects be quantitatively described, simulated, predicted and created in the...

PHD

Max Planck School of Photonics (Master's | Germany)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Germany

OutlineThe Max Planck School of Photonics - Master's program (Study Phase) is a joint Graduate program of German universities and research organizations. The Program is a 5-year Master's to PhD direct track program. The description here is for the Master's part of the program. This joint Master of...

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