Applications are invited to apply for the NHR PhD Scholarship 2026 in Germany. All International applicants can apply for this scholarship program in Germany. Up to nine PhD scholarships are given out each year to doctorate candidates worldwide by the NHR Graduate School of the NHR Alliance.
International students can apply for the NHR Scholarship in Germany. Students having master’s degrees from throughout the world can apply for nine PhD scholarships granted by the NHR Graduate School. Applicants may have a background in math, computer science, engineering, natural sciences, or a related field. This is the ideal chance to pursue a PhD at one of the NHR Centers, which are spread throughout many German institutes. Candidates from all nations are welcome, and there is no application cost. Additional information regarding the NHR Scholarship’s prerequisites can be found below.
The NHR Alliance brings together high-performance computer resources and knowledge to the benefit of scientists at German institutions. High-performance computing is a critical technology in research and development, and it is currently required for dealing with complicated difficulties in science and industry, as well as addressing big societal challenges in a variety of fields. This fellowship offers the ideal chance to pursue a PhD at one of our NHR Centers if you are interested in high-performance computing and hold a master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, the natural or engineering sciences, or an equivalent degree.
NHR PhD Scholarship Program 2026 Details:
| Organization: | NHR Centre |
| Duration: | 36 Months |
| Scholarship coverage: | Funded |
| Eligible nationality: | All Nationalities |
| Award country: | Germany |
| Last Date: | 15 September 2025 |
Financial Benefits:
The NHR PhD Scholarship Program 2026 in Germany is a partially funded program that covers:
- 2200 Euros Per Month for 36 Months.
- Mentorship, Support, Seminars
NHR Centers:
Candidates can pursue a PhD at any of the NHR Centers. The list follows below.
- RWTH Aachen
- Technische Universität Darmstadt
- Universität Nürnberg-Erlangen
- 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
Documents Required:
- Online Application Form
- Academic/University Transcripts
- Motivation Letter
- Proof of Proficiency in English
- Recommendation Letter
- Research Statement
- Valid passport or national ID
- CV or Resume
Eligibility Criteria:
To be considered for the NHR PhD Scholarship Program 2026 in Germany, international students must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Ideal applicants for the NHR doctoral programs can be from any nationality.
- A master’s degree should be in
- computer science,
- mathematics,
- natural sciences,
- engineering, or a closely related field.
- All applicants must meet the specific doctorate entrance standards established by the supervisory NHR Center you seek to join.
Application Deadline:
The last date to apply for the NHR PhD Scholarship Program 2026 in Germany for international students is 15th September 2025.
How to Apply for the NHR PhD Scholarship Program?
- To apply, please combine papers 1–6 into one PDF file.
- Please send this PDF to scholarship@nhr-verein.de with the subject line “Application NHR Graduate School.”
- Make sure the file size is under 10 MB.
- Your recommender should send their letter (document 7) to the same email address, with “Application NHR Graduate School” in the subject line.
