EDUCATION

Fully Funded NHR PhD Scholarship 2026 in Germany

Applications are now open for the 2026 NHR PhD Scholarship program in Germany. This fully funded opportunity is available to international students who wish to pursue doctoral studies in high-performance computing and related disciplines. Hosted across multiple prestigious research institutions, the program provides financial support, expert supervision, and access to world-class research facilities.

Scholarship Overview

Program Name: NHR PhD Scholarship
Host Organization: NHR Graduate School
Duration: 36 Months
Funding Amount: €2,200 per month
Eligible Candidates: Applicants from all nationalities
Study Location: Various NHR Centers in Germany
Application Deadline: 15 September 2025

Research Fields

The program focuses on areas connected to high-performance computing, including:

Mathematics
Computer Science
Engineering
Natural Sciences

Participating Institutions

The NHR PhD program is offered at several top-tier research centers across Germany, including:

RWTH Aachen
Technische Universität Darmstadt
Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
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

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, applicants must:

Hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, or related fields.
Meet the specific doctoral admission requirements of the NHR Center they are applying to.

Scholarship Benefits

Monthly stipend of €2,200 for 36 months
Opportunity to work with leading researchers in cutting-edge computing environments
Access to top academic and computational resources in Germany
Support for international students relocating to Germany

Application Process

Interested candidates should prepare the following documents in a single PDF file:

Completed online application form
Academic transcripts
Motivation letter
Research statement
Proof of English proficiency
Curriculum Vitae (CV) or résumé
Valid passport or national ID
One recommendation letter (to be submitted separately by the referee)

Submission Instructions

Send your application as a single PDF (under 10MB) to: scholarship@nhr-verein.de
Use the subject line: “Application NHR Graduate School”
The recommender should email the recommendation letter to the same address, using the same subject line