Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst e.V. (DAAD) - DAAD Scholarship Programmes for Austria

DAAD scholarships for Austrians in Germany

You will receive a monthly scholarship to study or undertake research in Germany. It is paid by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and funded by the Federal Foreign Office. The amount depends on the specific programme:

• Master's study grant: 992 euros per month for a full Master’s or postgraduate programme, for 10 to 24 months, depending on the duration of your course.
• Research grant: 1,400 euros per month for a research placement. PhD students receive funding for 2 to 12 months, whilst postdoctoral researchers receive funding for 2 to 6 months.

In addition to the monthly stipend, you will receive health, accident and third-party liability insurance, a flat-rate travel allowance upon application, and an annual study or research grant of 460 EUR. Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for a rent allowance, family allowance, subsidised language courses and a ‘Green Mobility’ allowance for sustainable travel. The scholarship does not need to be repaid. It does not cover tuition fees.

Who can apply

• Nationality: You are an Austrian citizen or have Austrian roots.
• Where you go: You are studying or conducting research at a state or state-recognised university or research institution in Germany.
• Degree level (Master's grant): At the start of the funding period, you must hold at least a first academic qualification (Bachelor’s degree or Diplom). This qualification must not be more than 6 years old at the time of your application.
• Degree level (research grant): You are a PhD student who began your PhD no more than 3 years ago, or a postdoctoral researcher who completed your PhD no more than 4 years ago. Your institution is based outside Germany.
• Time in Germany: You have not been living in Germany for more than 15 months.
• Field of study: Open to all disciplines. There are specific degree programmes for architecture, fine art, design, film, the performing arts and music.
• Language: You can prove you speak the language your course or research is taught in, for example German (TestDaF, DSH, Goethe-Zertifikat) or English (IELTS, TOEFL).

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online via the DAAD portal at my.daad.de. The application window opens every year on 1 June and remains open until the application deadline for the relevant programme, which is set by the DAAD each year. An independent selection committee will then assess your grades, the quality of your study or research project, your potential and your social commitment.

You can find more scholarships in our guide Scholarships in Austria.