Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle Scholarship 2027 | DAAD Germany
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
The DAAD Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle Scholarship supports international doctoral candidates who wish to complete a jointly supervised PhD between their home university and a university in Germany. Applicants can choose between two funding models: • Sandwich Model: Conduct research in Germany while remaining enrolled at their home university. • Cotutelle Model: Complete a jointly supervised doctoral degree under a formal agreement between the home university and a German university. The scholarship covers monthly living expenses, health insurance, travel costs, research allowance, and additional benefits for eligible candidates.

Level
PhD
Host Country
Germany
Funding
€1,400
Duration
24 months
Deadline
Nov 16, 2026
Opportunity description
The DAAD Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle Scholarship supports international doctoral candidates who wish to complete a jointly supervised PhD between their home university and a university in Germany. Applicants can choose between two funding models: • Sandwich Model: Conduct research in Germany while remaining enrolled at their home university. • Cotutelle Model: Complete a jointly supervised doctoral degree under a formal agreement between the home university and a German university. The scholarship covers monthly living expenses, health insurance, travel costs, research allowance, and additional benefits for eligible candidates.
Important details
- University: DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
- Host country: Germany
- Deadline: Nov 16, 2026
- Eligible students: Africa, Asia, International, Latin America, Middle East, Estern Erupe
- Study levels: PhD
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