DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship 2027 in Germany (Fully Funded)

Programme overview

DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship 2027 in Germany (Fully Funded) gives international applicants the chance to pursue studies or research in Germany, hosted by Australia – Australian National University Canada – University of British Columbia France - Necker Institute Germany - Heidelberg Spain - Spanish National Centre for Cardiovascular Research Switzerland - ETH Zurich 1. Do I have to serve a service commitment period at A*STAR after completing my post-doctoral training? How long is the service commitment period? Upon completion of post-doctoral training under the AIF, you will contribute to A*STAR’s research institutes and/or relevant organisations for 3 years. 1. What are the allowances like for AIF? During the postdoctoral training, you will receive a competitive monthly allowance. You will also be given annual allowances to attend conferences overseas. At the commencement of the postdoctoral training, we will provide a one-off settling-in allowance. Please refer to the Coverage section for more information. 2. Is there any monetary support for my spouse and family? No. The award does not include additional financial support for spouses or family members. 3. Who is responsible for consumables and research-related fees during the collaboration? A*STAR does not cover consumables or research-related fees. These costs are to be supported by the overseas university.. The details below are summarised from the published programme information; always confirm current requirements on the official source page before applying.

Key details

• Scholarship Name: Helmut Schmidt Program
• Host Country: Germany

DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship 2027 in Germany (Fully Funded) is open to eligible candidates. The target academic level is Master's. Specific country, field-of-study, and minimum-qualification requirements are set by the host organisation — check the official listing for the authoritative criteria for your profile.

Published benefits and support for selected participants:

• Tuition Fee
• Round Airfare Tickets Travel Allowance
• Monthly Stipend
• Health Insurance
• Study and Research Subsidy
• Monthly Rent

Documents and qualifications typically required (confirm on the official page):

• DAAD Application Form
• Letter of Motivation
• CV (format: Europass )
• University Certificates
• Transcript
• Proof of English language skills
• Motivation (academic, professional, personal, relating to the program’s goals)
• Complete the DAAD “ Application Form ” once , indicating your chosen Master’s course(s).
• Submit the application form and all required documents directly to the Master’s course(s) you are applying to (maximum of two). Scholarship applications are sent directly to the Master’s programs.

1. Review the full eligibility criteria and requirements on the official source page.
2. Prepare the documents listed in the requirements section above.
3. Submit your application via the official application portal before the deadline (31st July 2026).
4. Monitor your email / applicant portal for interview or status updates.