DAAD In-Country/In-Region Master’s Scholarships 2027

The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Master’s Scholarships 2027 supports future professionals and managerial staff in developing countries, with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa. This programme aims to train highly qualified university teachers in development-related subjects, offering scholarships for consecutive Master’s degrees or PhDs at universities in the applicant’s home country or region. Scholarships cover tuition fees, a monthly stipend, study/research allowances, and printing costs for the thesis. In-region scholarships also include travel allowances and health insurance. Additionally, participants can access summer schools in Germany and short-term research stays for thesis-related work. The programme emphasizes gender equality and inclusion of disadvantaged groups, with a strong focus on sustainable development and institutional capacity building for partner universities.

What it offers

• Fully funded scholarships for Master’s degrees (consecutive) or PhDs in development-related fields.
• Tuition fee coverage at partner universities.
• Monthly stipend and study/research allowances.
• Travel allowance and health insurance (for In-Region scholarships).
• Optional summer schools in Germany (e.g., on global health, climate resilience, entrepreneurship).
• Short-term research stays in Germany (up to 6 months) for thesis-related work.
• Additional training and networking opportunities through the DAAD alumni network.

Who can apply

Applicants must be citizens of Sub-Saharan African countries (or other eligible regions like Central America, South America, South/Southeast Asia, or the Middle East) with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (for Master’s scholarships) or a Master’s degree (for PhD scholarships). Open calls for 2027 target Sub-Saharan African students for Master’s programmes starting between August–December 2027 or January–July 2027, with specific host institutions listed in the DAAD Scholarship Database.

How to apply

Applications are processed through DAAD’s scholarship database and partner institution PDFs. Key steps include:

• Checking eligibility via the DAAD Scholarship Database and ICIR Fact Sheet for open calls.
• Submitting a complete application (including required documents) via the DAAD Portal or partner institution contact.
• Contacting a DAAD coordinator for guidance on application specifics.
• Ensuring alignment with the correct programme (e.g., In-Country vs. In-Region) to avoid delays.

Good to know

• Deadlines vary by call (e.g., August–December 2027 or January–July 2027).
• No explicit application deadline is provided in the source; applicants must follow open call timelines from the DAAD database.
• Required documents are listed in the DAAD Scholarship Database PDFs for each call.
• Summer schools and research stays are optional add-ons for eligible participants.
• DAAD alumni network offers continued support post-scholarship.

Note: Applicants must verify their eligibility and programme details in the DAAD Scholarship Database and contact the relevant DAAD coordinator for region-specific guidance.