Black Metropolis Research Consortium (BMRC) - Summer Short-term Fellowship

DAAD offers research grants for doctoral students and postdocs to conduct research projects in Germany. Funding covers monthly payments, insurance, and travel.

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DeadlineJuly 1, 2026; 2026: Fellowship program is paused; Scholarship usually begins on October 1, 2027; Notification: Rolling basis, no later than August 1, 2026; Reimbursement issued: After program start, by August 2026; Application deadlines updated annually in the second quarter; Reimbursement: After program start, no later than August 2026; Passport procurement/renewal period: January 1, 2026 – June 1, 2026

Award amountTravel allowance; $5,000 for non-USA residents; 460 euros annual study allowance; Travel allowance (upon application); 992 euros monthly scholarship payments; $2,500 for Chicago-Metro area residents; 1,400 euros monthly scholarship payments; $4,000 for non-Chicago-Metro area residents

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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DAAD Study Scholarships for STEM Disciplines

Scholarship for high-achieving students from developing countries pursuing a Master's in STEM fields in Germany. Covers tuition-free programs, provides monthly payments, and allowances.

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Award amount

992 euros monthly scholarship payments

Eligibility

High-achieving students from developing and emerging countries; Completed first degree recognized in Germany by application deadline; Not have a Master's degree by the application deadline; Must apply for a tuition-free Master's degree program; Resident in Germany for no more than 15 months at application deadline

Requirements

Demonstrate above-average academic performance; Meet legal and subject-specific admission requirements for Master's program; Proof of proficiency in language of instruction (at least B1 level); Most recent university degree should not date back more than 6 years

Application materials

Full curriculum vitae (max. 3 pages); Letter of motivation (1-3 pages); Letter of admission to the study program at the host university; Form 'Information about your preferred master programmes'; Current overview of grades/transcript of records

How to apply

Important dates

Funding must begin in 2027; Scholarship usually begins on October 1, 2027; Application deadlines updated annually in the second quarter

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