DAAD Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle 2025

DAAD Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle 2025

Overview
The DAAD Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle 2025 supports PhD and Postdoctoral candidates pursuing research through a joint supervision model. This scholarship is designed for students enrolled in a doctoral programme who plan a study schedule between their home university and a German institution. The application deadline for this opportunity has expired.

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must hold a Master’s degree, Diplom, or in exceptional cases a Bachelor’s degree before funding begins. Candidates must already be admitted to a doctoral programme and submit a research project jointly supervised by the home and German universities. Applicants are required to plan and agree on time allocation between Germany and their home institution while complying with DAAD funding rules regarding insurance and allowances.

Scholarship Value
Selected candidates receive a monthly stipend of €1,400 during stays in Germany. The package includes health, accident, and liability insurance coverage. Travel allowances cover up to three round trips for the candidate and one trip for supervising professors. A research allowance of €460 is provided, along with additional benefits such as a monthly rent subsidy for stays exceeding six months, allowances for accompanying family members, and subsidies for disabilities or chronic illnesses.

Application Process
Interested candidates must apply through the official university scholarship website to be considered for this funding. The application is submitted via the DAAD scholarship database, which serves as the primary portal for submission and inquiry.

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