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DAAD EPOS Germany Fully Funded Scholarship Opens Applications for 2027/2028

Key information

Location
Germany
Opportunity type
scholarship
Education
Hold a Bachelor’s degree (normally a four-year degree) in a relevant subject.
Experience
Have at least two years of professional work experience after graduation.
Published
September 23, 2026

Quick summary

Heidelberg University offers the DAAD EPOS scholarship for its Master of Science in International Health, commencing September 2027. Eligible applicants must be from qualifying developing and emerging countries and have at least B2 English proficiency. Application Deadline: 30th November 2026 Tell Me About The Award: The DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) Scholarship is a fully funded programme sponsored by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). It supports professionals from developing and newly industrialised countries who wish to pursue development-related Master’s or, in exceptional cases, doctoral studies in Germany.

Requirements: Be nationals of an eligible developing or newly industrialised country. Hold a Bachelor’s degree (normally a four-year degree) in a relevant subject. Have at least two years of professional work experience after graduation.

How to apply: Select an eligible EPOS programme from the official course list. Check the specific admission and scholarship requirements of the chosen programme. Prepare academic transcripts, degree certificates, CV, employment certificates and any required language certificates. Apply directly to the university offering the EPOS programme.

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Overview

Heidelberg University offers the DAAD EPOS scholarship for its Master of Science in International Health, commencing September 2027. Eligible applicants must be from qualifying developing and emerging countries and have at least B2 English proficiency.

Application Deadline

30th November 2026

Tell Me About The Award

The DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) Scholarship is a fully funded programme sponsored by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). It supports professionals from developing and newly industrialised countries who wish to pursue development-related Master’s or, in exceptional cases, doctoral studies in Germany.

The programme aims to train highly qualified specialists who will contribute to sustainable development in their home countries after graduation.

Which Fields are Eligible?

Eligible programmes are offered in development-related fields including

Economics and Business Administration

Development Cooperation

Political Economics

Engineering and Technology

Sustainable Energy

Renewable Energy

Geography and Environmental Studies

Urban and Regional Planning

Agriculture and Forestry

Environmental Sciences

Water Resources Management

Public Health

International Health

Education Management

Social Sciences

Natural Sciences

Only programmes listed in the official EPOS course catalogue are eligible.

Eligible EPOS Courses and Universities (2027/2028 Intake)

FieldProgrammeUniversity

Economics / BusinessMSc Development EconomicsUniversity of Göttingen

Economics / BusinessSmall Enterprise Promotion and Training (SEPT) MBALeipzig University

Development CooperationDevelopment ManagementRuhr University Bochum

Development Cooperation / EnvironmentGeography of Environmental Risks and Human SecurityUniversity of Bonn & United Nations University

EngineeringHydro Science and EngineeringTU Dresden

EngineeringTextile Machinery and High Performance Material TechnologyTU Dresden

Engineering / EnergySustainable Energy and Development (SEDev)University of Flensburg

Engineering / Renewable EnergySustainable Renewable Energy Technologies (SuRE)University of Oldenburg Engineering / GeoinformaticsPhotogrammetry and GeoinformaticsStuttgart University of Applied Sciences (HfT Stuttgart) Engineering / Structural EngineeringNatural Hazards and Risks in Structural Engineering (NHRE)Bauhaus University Weimar

Urban PlanningUrban Management (UM)Technical University of Berlin

Urban PlanningIntegrated Urbanism and Sustainable Design (IUSD)University of Stuttgart & Ain Shams University

Agriculture / ForestryTropical ForestryTU Dresden

AgricultureAgricultural Economics (AgEcon)University of Hohenheim

Environmental SciencesMarine Biology (ISATEC)University of Bremen

Environmental SciencesTropical Hydrogeology and Environmental Engineering (TropHEE)TU Darmstadt

Environmental SciencesEnvironmental Governance (MEG)University of Freiburg

Environmental SciencesLandscape Ecology and Nature Conservation (LENC)University of Greifswald Natural ResourcesNatural Resources Management and Development (NRM) / Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) / Renewable Energy Management (REM)TH Köln Water ResourcesIntegrated Water Resources Management (IWRM-MENA)TH Köln & German Jordanian University EnvironmentEnvironment and Resources Management (ENREM) Focus Latin AmericaTH Köln & Universidad de San Luis Potosí Public HealthMaster of Science in International HealthCharité Berlin, Freie Universität Berlin & Humboldt University Berlin

Public HealthMaster of Science in International HealthHeidelberg University

Public HealthGlobal HealthUniversity of Bonn

EducationInternational Education Management (INEMA)PH Ludwigsburg & Helwan University Cairo

Type

Fully Funded Master’s Scholarship and, in exceptional cases, PhD Scholarship.

Who can Apply?

Applicants must

Be nationals of an eligible developing or newly industrialised country.

Hold a Bachelor’s degree (normally a four-year degree) in a relevant subject.

Have at least two years of professional work experience after graduation.

Demonstrate strong academic achievement.

Show commitment to development-related issues and future leadership potential.

How are Applicants Selected?

Selection is based on

Academic excellence.

Relevance of previous studies.

Professional experience of at least two years.

Leadership potential.

Development-oriented motivation.

Likelihood of contributing to social and economic development after returning home.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

Applicants must come from countries on the official DAAD EPOS eligible-country list, which primarily includes developing and newly industrialised countries across:

Africa

Asia

Latin America

Middle East

Eastern Europe and other DAC-listed countries

Where will the Award be Taken?

Germany, at participating state or state-recognised German universities offering approved EPOS programmes.

How Many Awards?

The number of scholarships awarded annually is not specified by DAAD.

What is the Benefit of the Award?

For Master’s students

€992 monthly stipend

For doctoral candidates

€1,300 monthly stipend (increasing to €1,400 from February 2026)

Additional benefits include

Health insurance coverage

Accident insurance coverage

Personal liability insurance

Travel allowance

Possible monthly rent subsidy

Possible family allowance for accompanying dependants

How Long Will the Award Last?

Funding duration depends on the selected programme and generally ranges from

12 to 42 months

How to Apply

Select an eligible EPOS programme from the official course list.

Check the specific admission and scholarship requirements of the chosen programme.

Prepare academic transcripts, degree certificates, CV, employment certificates and any required language certificates.

Apply directly to the university offering the EPOS programme.

Submit all scholarship documents according to the programme’s instructions and deadline.

Visit the Application Webpage for Details

Requirements

Be nationals of an eligible developing or newly industrialised country. Hold a Bachelor’s degree (normally a four-year degree) in a relevant subject. Have at least two years of professional work experience after graduation.

Eligibility

Applicants must

Be nationals of an eligible developing or newly industrialised country. Hold a Bachelor’s degree (normally a four-year degree) in a relevant subject. Have at least two years of professional work experience after graduation. Demonstrate strong academic achievement. Show commitment to development-related issues and future leadership potential.

How are Applicants Selected?

Selection is based on

Academic excellence. Relevance of previous studies. Professional experience of at least two years. Leadership potential. Development-oriented motivation. Likelihood of contributing to social and economic development after returning home.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

Applicants must come from countries on the official DAAD EPOS eligible-country list, which primarily includes developing and newly industrialised countries across:

Africa

Asia

Latin America

Middle East

Eastern Europe and other DAC-listed countries

How to apply

Select an eligible EPOS programme from the official course list. Check the specific admission and scholarship requirements of the chosen programme. Prepare academic transcripts, degree certificates, CV, employment certificates and any required language certificates. Apply directly to the university offering the EPOS programme. Submit all scholarship documents according to the programme’s instructions and deadline.

Visit the Application Webpage for Details

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